“If you value life”, there’s the problem right there. I do believe that some people need killing. No, not the kind, gentle way that prisons do it, I would prefer that many criminals die a slow, painful death that leaves and strong impression on all who have thought about committing the same crime.
Also, you read too fast. Did you not see “at the manufacturers cost”? I am not talking about $18,000 a month to administer drugs to and bath a dying person. I want to see the costs brought down so that they don’t bankrupt the widow.
I value life and I also am a big promoter of the death penalty, it is WAY underused.