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Re:California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 54... by baggy_trough on Thursday November 05, 2026 @10:52PM (#50387935)
Yes, a number of times. Voters also approved accelerating the process.
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Re:California Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 54... by nojvek on Friday November 06, 2026 @11:21AM (#50394410)
This is a very touchy topic. People have strong stances on each side.

I'm on the side of not letting people suffer and rot in a cell. Either we help them be functional adults who can contribute to society and course correct, or give a humane painless death once their crime is proven beyond doubt and that crime is deserving of a death penalty.

Letting people rot in a cell for life, sounds inhumane to me.

This should also be something a prisoner should be able to decide for their life. Not some politician to garner some more votes for their election.

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