Re: Politics and Poniz Schemes
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Originally Posted by Lotus
Actually the death penalty is a form of economic devastation. Contrary to the beliefs of many, it is much cheaper to give someone a life sentence than it is to put someone to death. So, for example, New Jersey was able to balance its budget in part because it abolished the death penalty. A study done in Florida showed that the state could save $51 million a year by abolishing the death penalty.
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Not if you use one of these.
I'm all for public executions as well. So much for me being a liberal. :cheeky-sm
I knew that fact by the way, still doesn't change anything. There is no reason why it should cost that much to carry out a death sentence.
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