> What you say is an indictment of the inhumanity of the prison system, not an argument in favor of the death penalty.

I'm not arguing in favor of the death penalty. I'm pointing out that one of the most popular anti-death penalty arguments is crap.

If you like, it's an indictment of the folks who argue against the death penalty because it kills innocents. If they cared about killing innocents, the death chamber is the last place to look.

However, if you're looking to feel good about yourself, have at it.