In capital cases, excluding jurors solely because they express general objections to capital punishment can result in an unrepresentative jury and skew the sentencing determination toward death. A fair cross-section of the community must be allowed, which includes those with various views on capital punishment.
For example: If potential jurors are systematically dismissed due to their opposition to the death penalty, leaving only those in favor, it can raise concerns about the impartiality and representative nature of the jury.