I basically agree with Mick also. Well, except for the part where he says he loves bobert.

What does the death penalty do - it at least prevents a killer from getting out due to escape or a loohole. Plus, the upkeep costs are eliminated. I have never understood the annual cost for maintaining a prisoner. The average person could stay in a decent hotel, eat 3 average meals out and it would not cost as much as it does to keep one imprisoned.
I think it was this thread where someone said an inmates appeal are done pro bono. Wrong! Many attorneys make a good living by representing these people. The taxpayers foot the bill. I think he mentioned civil rights cases caused a law firm to fold. Doing pro bono is at the disgression of the law firm.