[B Knotts]

Don't pretty much all Europeans oppose the death penalty?

[Paul Atreides]

Don't pretty much all Europeans oppose the death penalty?

Except, in the case of babies.

[spqrzilla9]

Don't pretty much all Europeans oppose the death penalty?

Actually no, many Europeans - a majority in some nations - support the death penalty. But their governments have decided for them.

[Drew68]

Don't pretty much all Europeans oppose the death penalty?

Believe it or not, no. The masses, by and large, support it while the ruling intellectuals oppose it and so it has been banned.

[Prodigal Son]

Don't pretty much all Europeans oppose the death penalty?

No, it's mostly the gov'ts. I know loads of Europeans, my wife included, who favor the death penalty. It's pretty much not even a democratic issue here- it wouldn't be allowed even if 90% of people wanted it- the officially stated policy is that it is inhumane. I think it's a crock of BS.

There was a bet on another thread this morning speculating how long it would take for the EU to officially protest or ask for clemency for the killer.

[Phillip Augustus]

Most Europeans are in favor of it. Their governments are not.