not that am a big fan of that guy but hey. a win is a win

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[–] 7 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Given the fact that CA is getting even less back from the feds, I just don’t see why the state would shell out more money for death penalty cases.

We know that death penalty cases cost more than life in prison, and we have no evidence that the death penalty is a crime deterrent.

If you’re simply being a Vulcan about this, the death penalty is pretty illogical. At best it scratches an itch for vengeance. But I can’t pay for goods and services with vengeance.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    Not to mention that it's incompatible with morality

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    Agreed. It’s basically chimpanzee-level morality.

    That said, I’m often shocked at how many people falsely assume that the death penalty deters crime and saves money.

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