That said, I'm wondering exactly what you mean. As far as I have been able to determine, the death penalty is reserved for capital crimes. That includes murder as well as a selection of other offenses, most of which the rational human being would agree do merit that punishment. It varies from state to state but some examples include second rape or attempted rape of a child under age 14 and sexual intercourse with forcible entry and serious bodily injury.Crazyflight wrote:I believe in the death penalty only for murder. If you take someone's life, your life ought to be taken as well.
For further information you may wish to read the following:
Summary of Death Penalty Statutes in the US According to State
Death Penalty for Offenses Other than Murder
Aggravating Factors for Consideration of Capital Punishment by State
Mitigating Factors in Deciding a Death Sentence
Federal Laws Warranting hte Death Penalty
Death Penalty Statistics (for the state of Alaska)