Posted on 01/11/2011 11:43:12 AM PST by markomalley
The state Senate is debating whether to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.
Critics say the state's capital punishment system is fundamentally flawed and could wind up killing an innocent person. They say reforms made after a spate of wrongful convictions don't offer enough protection.
Supporters say Illinois should keep the ultimate punishment for the most serious crimes.
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No death penalty, no abortions. The two go hand in hand.
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