paul packer said:

Maybe, but they wouldn't have the current rash of riots if they'd started
using the death penalty judiciously 20 years ago.

Apart from the fact that the death penalty is barbaric and inhuman,
and no deterrent to anyone except the victim, how does it relate to
the riots? Would the rioters have stayed home for fear of receiving
the death penalty?

Apparently you've lapsed on your Bible thumping. God wants Christians to
execute unbelievers -- er, I mean criminals. This is a Known Christian
Fact. I'm surprised at you, paulie.