Why is there no federal death penalty for these perps? Isn't there a federal death penalty for murders committed in the cause of terrorism? Isn't there a federal death penalty for killing federal officials?
First of all, Ashcroft's statement came before the death of the FBI agent. But she wasn't killed in the line of duty... so I don't know if the federal statutes apply because I don't know the ins and outs of the federal statute.
Is it terrorism? I don't know if it is.
If they can keep it a state crime, then for sure, the death penalty is in play.
Of course, things are fluid, so a statement made last week could not be revelant today.