Since you seem to be alluding to Martin's question about the death penalty, DougR, I will give my opinion on that one, also.

My opinion is that until and unless it can be one hundred percent guaranteed that the person who is being charged is guilty (and not just "beyond a reasonable doubt", as things stand right now), there should be no death penalty. Innocent people should not be executed for crimes that are committed by others. That is a pro-life stance.