i dont believe in the death penalty for anything. NO ONE deserves to die, no matter the crime. let them rot in prison for the rest of their lives, thats a whole hell of a lot worse than a merciful execution. we just need to get drug addicts and people who commit petty crimes out of jail, that way we have more room for the really fucked up people. and yeah it sucks about your friend man, thats some bullshit, though i have to admit i dont know what that has to do with the death penalty....