Elizabeth Bruenig @ebruenig
this isn't a ridiculous question, because it accurately assesses the reason the death penalty is still around -- not because it's a useful deterrent or fiscally sensible policy, but because in the places where it remains, it serves an emotional need for some people. — PolitiTweet.org
g. m. bodnar @gmbodnar1
@ebruenig What is the alternative to death penalty ? What replaces punishment in the popular mind ? Like when Mar… https://t.co/twB9fZhHdo
