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Letter to the Editor

Oct. 12, 2012

Why the death penalty is really broken

Ronald Smith's recent accusation that the fault for delays in carrying out death sentences falls on the elected district attorneys is clearly uniformed. By Steve Cooley and Michele Hanisee

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

Ronald Smith's accusation that the fault for delays in carrying out death sentences falls on the elected district attorneys is clearly uniformed. ["Why the death penalty is broken," Oct. 4]. Smith accuses district attorneys across the state with seeking death "in every eligible case."

Smith is obviously and obliviously ignorant of the many public statements I have made explaining the thoughtful and deliberative process t...

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