Lord have mercy! You can't even trust the state to do the procedure right. They certainly can't be trusted to get the convictions and sentencing right. We know the death penalty is often administered with racial prejudice, too. And it does not work as a deterrent. This is why the state should not have the authority to take a life when there is any alternative. Extra warning: the article contains graphic details. https://apnews.com/article/christa-pike-failed-botched-execution-5638e4f7d25d5490b402ae53cfa2626d