I don't think this (Morales) case is going to be the end of the death penalty or an insolvable problem. But for the short term, this is a mess.
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California will have to decide, is this a risky process Does it cause pain Are there alternatives I don't see any chance of this case ending the death penalty. But it does raise certain life issues that could affect the larger death-penalty debate.Richard Dieter
I think it would be the final straw for a lot of people who are on the fence on the death penalty.
Richard Dieter
If you find an innocent man who has been executed, that's a final nail through that.
Richard Dieter
The Constitution doesn't demand perfection. I think the court's going to accept something less than 100 percent perfection because they're not going to be willing to say we can't have a death penalty.
Richard Dieter
The court may be willing to broaden what can be considered as a civil rights claim.
Richard Dieter
When the death penalty becomes real, it focuses people on the issue.
Richard Dieter
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