Those who call the taking of a life murder- 6
Those who say it isn't murder if state sanctioned -4

We appear to be winning the hearts and minds.

Execution was always state allowed murder in UK law. The judge, jury, governor, hangman and staff were, under the various acts, absolved from being charged for the murder they were part of. Other countries may have different laws but UK law never deviated from the term. Manslaughter is non premeditated or accidental murder if you follow it through. I looked at this as part of a college project into interpretation of legislation many moons ago.

May have misinterpreted for all I know but I got a good mark for it....