all of that talk about the old testament supporting the death penalty should be cleared up a bit. In the bible the death penalty was carried out under certain conditions. Life for life. But there were provisions made for those who would accidentally cause the death of someone, there were cities of refuge where they could go and remain safe. The penalty was only carried out if it was beyond dispute. Cases were often brought before the older members of the community. Life was viewed as very sacred. Even such things as causing the death of an unborn baby carried the death sentence. Anyway

I think that the death penalty is something which should be considered as a last resort. I agree strongly that things should be equal and justice served. In my opinion, it all has to do with what justice demands. The problem today is that justice is not perfect. Systems protect those who commit crimes. I believe that one who willingly ends the lives of others forfeits their own humanity, the privileges that humanity brings, their own right to live.