Quote Originally Posted by oneSLOWex View Post
I never understood that....they give them life....expecting them to die in prison. Why be so nice? and why the funk should I pay for that shit?
But also, a person can stay in prison for a long time before they go to death row. You are always given one appeal before the decision is final. Many people petition more and it becomes a long lengthy process. Original Court + Appeals + keeping the prisoner during that time = also a lot of money.