Let begin by saying that if you follow Judeo-Christian thinking you should recognize that the words "Thou Shalt Not Kill" are very unambiguous. The arguments against the death penalty, however, extend far beyond simple religeous position. In many cases, despite our appeals process, death penalty victims are wrongly executed. When this occurs, it is becomes murder at the hands of society as a whole and that should never be allowed. Also, due to the length of appeals and incarceration prior to execution, most executions cost far more to society than life time imprisonment. Finally, most importantly though I feel compassion for the families of murder victims the harsh reality is that the death of another human being does nothing to sooth your suffering. I could say so much more, but I'll leave it at that and just say "I oppose".