the state should not be allowed to commit murder. that's what the death penalty is, murder premeditated. if you say you are a christian and you support the death penalty you are not really a christian. horrible crimes are, have been and will always be committed and will not be deterred by a death penalty. a civilized and moral society rejects revenge murder and pays the price to remove these people and lock them away. those who would support revenge murder are no better than the criminal. period.