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Originally Posted by JobsForTheBoys

Yes because it stops them doing it again and saves the state money, plus it also frees up valuable prison space.

Any more questions?

It might stop that particular person from killing again but it has been shown that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent. And anyway, who's to say that every murderer will kill again?

And it may be of economic benefit, but hey it would also be economically beneficial to kill old people, doesnt make it right