The death penalty makes no sense.

[Anomalocaris]

The prosecution routinely contends that the evidence is indisputable.  Juries believe them.  Turns out that it isn't.  I do get what you're saying....but it's unrealistic..and even if it weren't..as we're both comfortable with..it's still a revenge killing.

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Addendum....I subscribe to the Kurt Russel theory of killing.  "Soldiers deserve soldiers..sir".  The only state sanctioned killings that should happen..are those between two openly declared state sponsored volunteers who decide to kill each each other.  

I'm always looking for ways to make Kurt Russel make sense.  What can I say. 

So, you don't want the job of Imperial Executioner when I take over?

You've changed your mind?

Executioner is a lowly minion’s job.  It is better to command the killing than to do the killing.

Also, a wood chipper is the way to go. Only idiots dig holes.