I most certainly am not sticking up for the criminals over the victims and their families. You are an attack dog and killing the criminal does NOTHING for the victim.
I’m against the death penalty, but not for religious reasons. I’m simply not convinced that our justice system always gets it right, and I fear that some of those who are not guilty may be convicted and executed in error.
I do believe that prison should be punishment, and murderers should receive life sentences without parole.