re: #7 lawhawk

And that the person is indeed guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. When there are failures at each step of the process, one cannot and should not consider the death penalty as an appropriate sentence.

Add to all that the fact that putting someone on death row costs more than life without parole. Between the higher legal costs, and higher costs of incarceration on those locked up in death row, it costs the state more for a death penalty situation.

I’ve stated my objections before. We can’t fix mistakes. It isn’t carried out fairly. It’s a political tool, not a judicial one.

I also believe that should the death penalty be returned to Canada I will lobby for two things. First, the method of execution will be a 9mm hollow point pistol round in the back of the head. Second, the job of executioner will be filled by conscription. Any person who can vote might someday receive a letter that says, “On this day you shall appear at this prison at 9 am where you will be required to kill this person.”

The second point often makes supporters of the death penalty sputter, “I wouldn’t comply. I’m not a killer!”