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Clive · February 28th 11, 02:50 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In message , d
writes
Why do you think people sit on death row for so long? In case any evidence
comes to light that clears them. But IMO it should be reserved for convictions
where there is no doubt at all, not just beyond reasonable doubt.
Where death is the end result there is always reasonable doubt. There
are cases where a weak person will break down under questioning and
admit to guilt wrongfully. There are cases where only in the light of
recent DNA evidence did the right person come to light and the wrong
person released from goal.
Capital punishment is State Murder, it's no more than "An eye for an
eye". Proof is never absolute.
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Clive