Not really sure if this goes here or somewhere else, but given the number of people in the US that are currently sitting on Death Row, I'm curious to know what people here think about the death penalty. I'm also curious to know, if you're for it, how long should someone be on Death Row before they are put to death. The appeals process can take months, even years to exhaust and pardons by a governor aren't always promised. Would these individuals deserve to have their appeals bumped to the top of the list for the sake of timeliness?
There's also the possibility of a wrongful conviction based on DNA evidence that wasn't discovered before. Don't forget to think about the yearly costs of keeping someone in prison, death row or otherwise. The High Cost of Prisons: Using Scarce Resources Wisely How much does it cost to put a person to death once their time is up?
There's also the possibility of a wrongful conviction based on DNA evidence that wasn't discovered before. Don't forget to think about the yearly costs of keeping someone in prison, death row or otherwise. The High Cost of Prisons: Using Scarce Resources Wisely How much does it cost to put a person to death once their time is up?
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