Better to consider term limits for SC judges.
As for the death penalty, a major rework is needed. No stays beyond 10 years. No appeals beyond 2. Not cruel or unusual, just swift and sure.
It’s beyond ridiculous at this point, bending over backwards for murderers that didn’t give a wit about their victims pain and suffering.
The same guy who prophesied that Trump would be elected, also prophesied that he would have FIVE SC justices to replace - one would die(Scalia), two would retire, and two would RESIGN in disgrace. This is the most astonishing election in my memory.
I am for replacing the death penalty with the Short Life Penalty of 30 days to 1 year.
Consider that the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution sets out the procedures for execution and provides for precursors to answer for a “Capital crime”, prohibits double jeopardy for loss of “Life or Limb” and conditions that one may not be deprived of “life, liberty...” without due process of law.
Too many hand-wringing court decisions prohibiting the speedy conclusion of a competent court.
Just one appeal is sufficient.