[SJSAMPLE]

"You shall suffer the death penalty," the judge told Avila, who looked away.

Suffer? Not really. In time, maybe, he'll just take a nap and never wake up.

And, if California execution rates are imposed, he'll outlive us all. The Death Penalty means nothing if you don't use it.

[jackibutterfly]

"I can't help but think he would have gotten life if I had presented a better case," Assistant Public Defender Denise Gragg said."

Maybe he didn't, on purpose? : - )

[fatnotlazy]

The Death Penalty means nothing if you don't use it.

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Exactly. We've had guys in my state sit on death row for 25-30 years or more. It's an outrage.