Capital Punishment in the News

Well this is timely. I just saw this story on the news last night after we read The Bet in class:
Executions in California could begin again as early as next week for prisoners on San Quentin's death row. A federal judge is considering lifting his ban on executions in the state. He heard arguments from both sides on Tuesday, but some are questioning the timing of all this.
For the full story and how it ties into the race for Governor click here.

2 comments:

Jack said...

Whoa

marc said...

its shocking that we need to argue over the powe to take a life. i read "The bet" and it definatly made the piont that life in prison isnt a great option. i would want to be the one that has to make the decision to kill the criminal. thats going to hang over thier heads for the rest of thier life.