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History has shown us time and again that the risks associated with improper use of the death penalty clearly outweigh the benefits (cost savings?). And even th
by Cyph0n 6y ago
History has shown us time and again that the risks associated with improper use of the death penalty clearly outweigh the benefits (cost savings?).
And even the reduced cost associated with the death penalty is arguable, as many of those sentenced remain on death row for quite a while.
- upinsmoke1980 6y agoIn practice, executing a prisoner in the US is far more expensive than imprisoning him (and it's usually a "him") for life. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/costs https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/costs