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 If we had perfect courts, I wouldn't have a problem with death penalty for murderers and rapist and child traffickers.  Of course, that is a big "IF".  

I don't trust the courts and therefore cannot support the death penalty for any crimes.  As badly as I want these crimes punished harshly, I'd let every one of them off if it prevents one innocent person from being put to death.