The death penalty needs to be abolished ASAP

[JJChambers]

34. From the ground up

My only opposition to the DP is that we occasionally execute innocents. To address that shortcoming, I suggest raising the standard for execution to require a higher level of proof than mere conviction (the reasonable doubt standard). No, DP cases should require at least two of the following: scientific physical evidence such as fingerprints or DNA, video, legally obtained confession, or electronic evidence. Convictions based on eyewitness testimony without any of the above should not be DP eligible.

Now, once we have raised the standard of proof required for DP cases, we should reduce the number of appeals and reduce thr amount of time that lapses between sentencing and execution. All DP cases should have one automatic appeal / review and, once completed, execution should be carried out within 30 days.

As far as method of eduction, well, I'm not overly picky. Hanging? Sure. Firing squad? That sounds good, too. Lethal injection, gas chamber or electric chair? Go for it. Or let them condemned die by the same method in which they killed their victim.