I'm against it for the reason you gave, MBC. On top of that, because of the nature of it, a lengthy appeals process is a requirement. You simply cannot sentence someone to death until you give ample opportunity to be as sure as possible that it's the right decission. As such, it fails to be an effective deterrent. The punishment is too far removed from the crime.
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