The Momentum Behind The Abolishment Bill
The death penalty is something that has been debated since the beginning of time; everyone has different views and opinions to contribute to the conversation.
For Nebraskans, the time to express those views is now.
A bill that would abolish capital punishment was presented to the Republicano dominated Nebraska state legislature and has passed the first round of voting with a vote of 30-12 to pass the abolishment bill.
However, republican governor Pete Ricketts has yet to decide if he will veto the bill or not when it lands on his desk. The legislature has to complete two more triumphant votes before the bill is presented to the governor. Even with his veto, the strong numbers to pass the bill could be enough to overrule the veto anyways.
Some republicans defend their point of view and motivations to pass the bill because of their moral and financial views. The ethical ramifications of the death penalty go against many conservatives ideals about what is considered right and wrong.
Another reason some are siding with the bill is the because the death penalty requires more money than any other solution. Since the number of executions is low, the last one being in 1997, it doesn’t make sense to pay for a program that is not being used.
The same reasoning is being used in other conservative red states as well, especially those in the South.
In this time of possible major change in the state, Nebraska citizens concerned with the outcome of this bill can contact the legislature and share their thoughts at the legislature website.
