Death+Penalty+-+Edwards

="I think there are some crimes that deserve the ultimate punishment."=



John Edward is a large supporter of the death penalty. He believes that serious steps need to be taken to improve the system so innocent people aren't condemned to death. He says //"some crimes deserve the ultimate penalty."// He was a supporter of capital punishment reform while in the Senate.

//"We need reforms in the death penalty to ensure that defendants receive fair trials, with zealous and competent lawyers, and with full access to DNA testing."//