Originally Posted by Rubyee

I can't say that I am against the death penalty. Do I wish that there was a better way? Yes, I do. But the only reason I am for the death penalty is because I have to pay for the criminals living their lives out in prison. I buy their meals, their clothes, pay their utilities. I know that living in prison isn't by far a luxury lifestyle, but I am still paying for it. I may not live in California, but I don't want to pay for this guy to live in prison for the rest of his life because he has changed.