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Originally Posted by shinerbock
The death penalty is too expensive, yet life in prison is an efficient alternative? I have trouble seeing the reasoning here.
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If you look into the costs, currently keeping people on death row for the average length of time they're there is more expensive then tossing them in "normal" prison for life. This also includes appeals and such.
Keep in mind that I'm also against it because of other reasons.
As for third party candidates, locally, I don't need them. MOst of the time I can find a good candidate for State Rep, Sen. or Governor. Beyond that, voting for a third party candidate that hardly gets their name out, much less stands a chance at affecting the election is.. well.. ineffectual.
I'd rather change the system. Currently the Dems and GOPs have rigged it so that they will ALWAYS get on the ballot and the "other guys" may or may not make it. And they don't get to debate, etc.