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Brian Williams showed his liberal disgust with capital punishment in Texas.
And was horrified when the audience applauded.
Perry's answer was awesome. He didn't give an inch.
Rick Perry Proud Of 234 Executions--Brian Williams Shocked Audience Applauds Deaths - YouTube
This is why Perry will eventually prevail over Romney and Obama. He doesn't back down from a fight.
Sometimes backing down from a fight is smart; only drunks and fools believe otherwise.
That said capital punishement is too expensive and puts are country in the league of some very unsavory nations, consider:
* 2010 - The following 23 countries carried out executions in 2010: Bahrain (1), Bangladesh (9+), Belarus (2), Botswana (1), China (2000+), Egypt (4), Equatorial Guinea (4), Iran (252+), Iraq (1+), Japan (2), Libya (18+), Malaysia (1+), North Korea (60+), Palestinian Authority (5), Saudi Arabia (27+), Singapore (1+), Somalia (8+), Sudan (6+), Syria (17+), Taiwan (4), USA (46+), Vietnam (1+), Yemen (53+).
* 2011 - As of 5 May 2011 executions have been reported in the following 9 countries during 2011: Bangladesh, China, Iran, North Korea, the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, UAE, USA.
* Child Execution - Since 2009 Iran and Saudi Arabia have executed offenders who were under the age of 18 at the time the crime was committed
* Public Execution - Since 2009 public executions have reportedly been carried out by the governments of Iran, North Korea, the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.
Better to house offenders in isolation w/o TV or Radio and only professional contacts (attorney, psychological / religious counsel) for life. It's cheaper and a much greater punishment than being put to death.