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Death row inmate for 32 years gets 4th sentencing hearing

By Dr. Michael Blankenship

The longest serving death row inmate in Texas has received his fourth sentencing hearing. This case is an example of the extreme failure rate of the capital sentencing system in the U.S.read more | digg storyDoes anyone reading this story think that the money expended in the case a wise investment? Is it fair to the victims' family and to the defendant (and his family)? Most reasonable individuals can see that the goals of retribution and deterrence are undermined by cases such as this one.It is time to bring rationality to the entire criminal justice system. Such as step would include accountability in how the death penalty process works and how much it costs. As with other public policies, a cost benefit analysis should be part of the process...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Justice Gambit on January 03, 2008 (boomark / email).