DATABASE: Executions in Virginia

I wonder why some of you take the time to comment on this subject given the glib attitude expressed. If you really thought about the death penalty from a social perspective you would find that it does nothing to prevent the kinds of crimes that it purports to deter. Capital punishment should be assessed from a societal standpoint and not the individual cases as listed on this website. I wouldn't be surprised if any one the condemned were innocent given the number of falsely convicted criminals in the system now and in the past. DNA testing has exonerated so many that you have to really take pause before so easily siding with the punishment. Our judicial system is pretty much based on how much money you have and I'm sure all of the condemned had a court appointed attorney who did nothing for them. You need to give it more thought before being so certain about your position on the matter.

That is what online resources should go to, NOT the sub-humans who committed murder!

I don’t celebrate the death of criminals, nor do I cry for them. The death penalty is the only way I know of to insure that they will NEVER kill again. If we were to go back to stoning as a method for the death penalty, I would pick up my rock out of duty to the community but it would not be for joy or spite. The law is as it is to protect the rest of us from the lawless few.

not really, just remember this person took the life of a 77 years old man,what about his rights,instead of feeling remorse for the idiot who took his life,oh let me guess,rehabilitate,him not on my tax dollar.fact remains.most criminals wont be rehabilitated,so an eye for eye,thats how i see it.unless you bleeding heart type would feel to take in these individuals into your home for some rehab.yea lets see how long that would last,or even happen,but as most liberal thinkers do.they'll let the govt. or someone else worry about the problem.and not be a part of the soulution.my solution, clear out death row,

Hmmmm,

Stoning is good! How many stones for a dollar?

I'll take three stones please.

This was the death of another human being and people act as if it's a ball game or something. Sure, what he did was deplorable and he absolutely deserved punishment, but the death sentence isn't the right way. Maybe I'm in the minority in my belief, but no man should have the right to kill another. To start calling for more is repulsive.

Your still puting this man to death out of hatred and anger. There is nothing civilized about this. Why not just stone him to death or is that worse than other ways? How do you sleep at night. Thats not very christian.

Who's up next? Lets clear out death row and make room for more! I dont understand how anyone can be against capital punishment. These scum bags need to go.

100 is a good start, let's get this ball rolling.

putting another rabid animal to sleep. Nothing more.

Now I know why!