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[–] 10793708? 2 points 8 points (+10|-2) ago 

the death penalty should only be available for sentencing in cases which provide incontrovertible evidence of guilt for murder, child rape, or treason. if such evidence exists the penalty should be carried out on the day of sentencing. there should be no appeals and there should be no time wasted. however, i do realize that this is a very high standard of evidence and it should be, because lives are on the line.

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[–] parrygrin 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Beyond all reasonable doubt is already the standard, has been for decades, and still leads to situations where it's been proven that we've still had innocent people on death row for years.

Best solution I've come up with is life in prison for those cases, but if you have multiple executable offenses, separately tried, that's what capital punishment is for.

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[–] 10794127? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

all reasonable doubt

I'm aware of this and it isnt a suitable reason to give the death penalty for the reasons youve stated. I specifically mentioned incontrovertible evidence because it is essentially 100% proof of the commission of the crime. reasonable doubt can easily be overcome with a slick lawyer.

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[–] BitterBiped ago 

Perfect opinion. Any circumstantial evidence like DNA, eye witnesses, (anything that can be planted) just goes straight to life in prison.