I am opposed to state sponsored capital punishment. In an ostensible democracy, when the state kills someone, it makes all the citizens killers.
The only exception I would make is if there were 100% surety, including a confession, to a multiple or aggravated murder.
I am aware that that is an inconsistent position.
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Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns.
Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.
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