The reply simply stated that electrocution was state law. Those of us who honestly believe death is appropriate for some crimes, and that it is a deterrent, would not vote for cruel and inhumane punishment. But sentences should be carried out rather than dragged out. Some inmates have been on Death Row for 10 to 15 years. This is ridiculous.
Limit appeals to two, carried out within five years maximum.
Initially, I was leaning in favor of the proposal. However, I am now leaning away from it . My reason is not necessarily all of the big arguments. It is a simple, maybe trivial, reason. Officials want to spend money on a new courthouse but still save money by having only one garbage pickup per week.