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Originally Posted by Deltona Couple
Also, earlier in this thread it was mentioned I believe that Texas has the highest criminal population, as well as the highest execution rate than any other state.... Um.... HELLO! Texas has the largest POPULATION as well...I think that MIGHT have something to do with it.
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The numbers in Texas are also higher when you consider the rate expressed as a percentage or as per 100,000 people, which is a fairer comparison. The real population number is highest likely because of the total population of Texas, but even so, the rate of incarceration and execution is disproportionate as compared to most other states.
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