Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is a government sanctioned practice where a person is put to death as punishment for a crime. Capital punishment in Mexico was officially abolished in 2005 and has not been used in civil cases since 1937, and in military cases since 1961.
58% Yes |
42% No |
45% Yes |
37% No |
12% Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
3% No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
0% Yes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment |
2% No, too many people are innocently convicted |
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I think yes, however many retrials must be allowed if the suspect pleads not guilty and it should be voted on by state legislature. Filthy Crimes against humanity such as human trafficking or school shootings needs a death penalty. I also believe since the death penalty is more selective, it should be public and cruel to the criminal, such as the burning bull and impaling.
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Agree, under the correct legal process, cause many people are innocently convicted. Although, they should use the organs for donations.
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Yes, but problem is our penitentiary system and government are innefective, to many innocent people would die.
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