Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
NPR reports that a majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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