Do you support the death penalty?

How would you feel if someone close to you was given a death sentence for a crime they may or may not have committed?

What are your thoughts on taking a life as retribution for a crime, and can it ever be justified in your eyes?

Should the potential for wrongful convictions affect our stance on the death penalty, and why?

Can you imagine a crime so heinous that you believe a death penalty would be the rightful punishment, or do you think a different form of justice would be more appropriate?

How might the existence or absence of the death penalty impact the way society views the value of human life?

Are there circumstances where you believe the death penalty could be a deterrent to prevent serious crimes, or do you think it has no effect on crime rates?

How do you reconcile the finality of the death penalty with the possibility of rehabilitation or change in a person?

If you were in a position to decide, would you seek to implement the death penalty as a part of your justice system, and what would guide your decision?

In your opinion, does the death penalty serve a moral or practical purpose in modern society?

How do the cultural or legal precedents in your community shape your views on the death penalty, if at all?