As I write this, the Georgia-sponsored murder of Troy Davis is on hold pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. Although seven of nine witness recanted their testimony, the state of Georgia is determined to move forward with the execution despite real doubts of Mr. Davis's guilt.
I find it amazing that people who think the government is incapable performing the most basic of services should have the capability to make life and death decisions. Obviously, mistakes will be made and finding out after the accused is executed is a hard boo boo to rectify.
While it takes decades of expensive legal battles to actually enforce an execution, the alternate penalty of life in prison with no chance of release seems a more horrible penalty. People who commit horrible crimes should live long horrible lives.
UPDATE: At 11:08 p.m. on Wednesday night, the murder was accomplished.
