http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/death-pe...tate-safer
One "mistake" would be a crime against humanity. 130 such mistakes would be unconscionable for a civilized nation - which fortunately we are not.
Quote:In a statement, Gov. Richardson cited the 130 inmates freed from death row since 1973 and added, "The sad truth is the wrong person can still be convicted in this day and age, and in cases where that conviction carries with it the ultimate sanction, we must have ultimate confidence, I would say certitude, that the system is without flaw or prejudice. Unfortunately, this is demonstrably not the case."
One "mistake" would be a crime against humanity. 130 such mistakes would be unconscionable for a civilized nation - which fortunately we are not.