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To: Brumar89 who wrote (97408)	3/9/2005 12:38:20 AM
From: Grainne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I do support the death penalty, but under conditions that are probably quite different than the way you do. I support it when all defendants are given quality legal representation, and the rules for what crimes deserve the death penalty would be fair and consistent across the United States. No southern states executing a bunch of blacks for crimes white people don't get the same penalty for! And there would have to be clear, concise evidence like DNA evidence--no circumstantial evidence cases really should get the death penalty because there is some doubt always about those. I think it is more cruel to lock someone up in prison than simply execute them. I know there is an argument that locking them up is cheaper, but I don't understand it. I am guessing the expense is mostly for all the appeals. I would not have the umpteen years of legal appeals--the appeals process would be fair but relatively short. I don't support the death penalty for children who were under 18 when the crime was committed, ever, though. That seems barbaric, even though I agree they commit horrendous crimes sometimes, like the one you described. And our society needs to be generally more nurturing of children, and better at identifying children at risk of becoming violent criminals, and intervening. It needs to prioritize children more in general, and I doubt that will happen.