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To: E who wrote (3570)	3/20/2002 7:04:34 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 21057

the true cost of each execution is approximately $3.2 million, or approximately six times the cost of a life-imprisonment sentence." I am a recent convert to your side in this. The above was a big factor in my thinking. The overhead of capital punishment, financial and otherwise, is just not worth it. Karen

To: E who wrote (3570)	3/20/2002 9:06:16 AM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Cops use the death penalty threat in hostage negotiations. Hostage negotiations 101. Find any stats on how many murders have been avoided through good negotiations? Cops use the death penalty threat in witness interrogations and in plea agreements. Any stats on how many murderers have been taken off the street by these means? Seriously, there can be no doubt that it is a deterrent when viewed from law enforcement's perspective.