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Originally Posted by willravel
Well look at it this way: should there be only people who support the death penalty on juries where the death penalty may be an option? Does that seem fair?
Texas does not have the largest population. We do here in California. 22m in Tex, and 36m in Cal.
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On statement 1: I am NOT in any way suggesting that. but by having someone deceive the court knowingly, whether directly or indirectly makes me concerned. Of course I guess with the imperfect system we have already there isn't that much of a difference.
On statement 2: Sorry, I forgot that California has a larger population.
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
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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If the numbers are as you say, why does the website not show this? I would like to see your research that proves this data.