A Texas court halting the execution of Melissa Lucio is raising new questions about the death penalty in the U.S. — and whether Lucio's case could pave the way for more bipartisan capital punishment reforms in the future.

Apr 28, 2022 · 12:15 AM UTC

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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @mehdirhasan
Death penalty is barbaric.
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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @mehdirhasan
I am wholeheartedly 100% without question or hesitation against it!!
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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @mehdirhasan
I doubt it would be bi-partisan. All it takes is one case of someone doing something horrendous. And people will be yelling for the death penalty. Ignoring the nuance of the legal system and it's wrongs. And we all know how the GOP will capitalise on that anger.
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Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @KatiePhang
if only the courts in deciding cases that have execution as a penalty were infallible. They're not, they make mistakes all the time!
Replying to @MehdiHasanShow @shaunking
I say give her a choice. Stay in prison, until your death, with zero chance of release. Or the death penalty. Some might choose to end their stay on the planet. I believe child killers forfeit their right to be amongst the general population. Death or exile.
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