[Xcqjwarl]

I guess maybe I should clear things up a little bit, because on review my "I don't care" statement doesn't really add much to the debate.

I wouldn't lose any sleep if the death penalty was abolished. Life in prison with no parole is akin to a drawn out death sentence in my book, anyways. It's impossible to say how I'd feel about the death sentence should a loved one be killed, but for now, I'd say life in prison would be adequate.

If, however, we continue to have the death penalty (which it looks like we will), it wouldn't hurt to have an even stronger vetting process on deciding who is put to death and who isn't. When we're talking about a persons life, we ought to show them more mercy then what they showed there victims. It's what's called taking the high road and "being the bigger man". I would be comfortable with limiting the death penalty to only the most heinous murders and only with overwhelming evidence, including trustworthy DNA evidence, to convict them.

I guess that still adds up to "I don't care", but at least it's a bit more in depth...