[hellinahandcart]

How can it deter when most people don't even know which offenses are death penalty eligible?

Murder and treason, that's about it.

Not too long a list for any person to memorize. And you really only have to remember the first one, since treason charges are rarely brought and extremely difficult to prove.

And your remarks about Southern states show me that YOU are the one who is not to be taken seriously.

[heidispring]

Along with murder and treason, you can include purjury along with trainwrecking (on purpose of course). Let's not forget that 2 states have plane hijacking (regardless of whether or not anyone is killed) listed as death eligible offenses. How about piracy, were you aware of that one? Read, then try again.

[heidispring]

And i am southern