My home state (Oregon) hasn't executed anyone in my lifetime, despite capital punishment being a thing. People sentenced to die in Oregon currently appear to be sentenced for life, because we ain't killin' 'em.
In my adopted state of Washington, capital punishment is technically legal but is under moratorium by executive order.
It seems to me in both states, the practice could be outlawed without any real effect, beyond making the prod-death penalty crowd apoplectic.
In my adopted state of Washington, capital punishment is technically legal but is under moratorium by executive order.
It seems to me in both states, the practice could be outlawed without any real effect, beyond making the prod-death penalty crowd apoplectic.