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commute a sentence v. see commutation.

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I disagree because: 1) some crimes and criminals are so heinous that death is the only just and appropriate sentence; 2) violent criminals can and do commit violent crimes in prison, including murder, against both other inmates and guards; 3) violent criminals sometimes escape and kill again (as recently happened in another state); 4) most states, including California, permit a governor to commute a sentence of life without parole to life with parole. PRO: THE DEATH PENALTY A CAPITAL IDEA? EXECUTION IS OFTEN THE ONLY ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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I disagree because: 1) some crimes and criminals are so heinous that death is the only just and appropriate sentence; 2) violent criminals can and do commit violent crimes in prison, including murder, against both other inmates and guards; 3) violent criminals sometimes escape and kill again (as recently happened in another state); 4) most states, including California, permit a governor to commute a sentence of life without parole to life with parole.

PRO: THE DEATH PENALTY A CAPITAL IDEA? EXECUTION IS OFTEN THE ONLY ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

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