A Texas lawmaker has proposed a bill to abolish the death penalty in the Lone Star State, citing a growing shift in public sentiment against capital punishment. Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody’s proposal would make Texas the 24th state to abolish the death penalty. Moody said he believes the death penalty is a flawed and irreversible form of punishment that is not a deterrent to crime. He also said that executing people is expensive and that the money could be better spent on other things, such as education and healthcare.
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Georgia State Senator Seeks Death for Laken Riley’s Killer, but There’s Another Factor to Consider
Georgia State Senator J.B. Powell seeks the death penalty for Zakarey Epps, the only suspect arrested in the murder case of three-year-old Laken Riley. However, there is another factor to consider in this case: Epps is intellectually disabled. Experts in the field argue that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities is unconstitutional and unethical. They emphasize the diminished capacity of such individuals to understand the nature of their crimes and participate meaningfully in their own defense. Additionally, they contend that executing them does not provide retribution or deter crime, as the death penalty is not a particularly effective deterrent for those with intellectual disabilities.