[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

My main issue with the death penalty is the room for error

Exactly - my stance against it isn't particularly a moral one, it's the knowledge that the justice system and especially Trial by Jury is so flawed. If it was ever to be used, it would have to be in circumstances where there is absolutely no question of guilt, e.g. the crime was committed openly in a public place.

You can't even 100% trust video footage these days.