[chesley]

The vote in the 192-member world body was 104-54 with 29 abstentions. The resolution is not legally binding but carries moral weight and reflects the majority view of world opinion. Moral weight? It certainly does carry that. Do the exact opposite of what the UN recommends, and you may wear a halo of righteousness.

[boop]

"The resolution is not legally binding but carries moral weight and reflects the majority view of world opinion."

This "reporter" doesn't even bother to pretend this is anything but an opinion piece. Even in enlightened Europe there is a large portion of the population that is in favor of the death penalty.