I had been a long time advocate of the death penalty, but have recently reversed my position on the subject.
This event happened locally recently, and confirmed to me that the death penalty is just wrong. It never was a "deterrent", and there is no such thing as a foolproof and "humane" method to carry it out.
http://cbs4denver.com/local/masters.....2.635228.html
"Masters was sentenced to life in prison in the killing of a 37-year-old woman whose body was found near his home, but new tests announced last week showed DNA found on her clothing was not from Masters but from someone else.
Larimer County District Judge Joseph Weatherby set aside the conviction, vacated the prison sentence and released Masters on a personal recognizance bond.
Masters, 36, showed little emotion but hugged members of his defense team and thanked his family and friends who stood by him during his 8 1-2 years in prison."
What say you on this subject, and PLEASE keep it civil.
