Wow, lots of the pro death penalty people on this here board. 
Personally I am a pretty hard-core pacifist. I hate violence as it degrades the opportunities for intelligent thought and discussion. (Unless its fake on TV, thats just good entertainment). I wholeheartedly disagree with capitol punishment. As a citizen of this country and a taxpayer, the laws and govenment represent me. Therefore I cannot help but feel that capitol punishment, in part, is murder sanctioned by me. I believe that I am not a murderer, nor am I in the same moral league as those who commit such atrocities. By putting someone to death, I become as bad as they are. I don't want that, and I don't wish that it be done in my name.
Sad to say, but many people think like you in this way, but say to themselves hey I'm not throwing the switch so F it.
