In March 2018, President Trump asked the Justice department to seek more death-penalty cases against drug traffickers. Trump announced the proposal as part of a plan to combat the opioid epidemic which is claiming the lives of more than 100 people a day in the U.S. In 1988 the federal government passed a drug law which imposed the death penalty on drug “kingpins” who commit murder in the course of their business. Analysts estimate that this law has resulted in only a few executions. 32 countries impose the death penalty for drug smuggling. Seven of these countries (China, Indone…
Read more25% Yes |
75% No |
13% Yes |
64% No |
6% Yes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked |
6% No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
4% Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
5% No, I do not believe in the death penalty |
2% Yes, but only if they are repeated offenders |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8D7X8VB4yrs4Y
No, but drugs should be legal and regulated like other substances (alcohol and Tabaco).
@8LZGZS84yrs4Y
No, but life in prison depending on the drug
@cryingleftist4yrs4Y
Not necessarily, they should have the choice of life in prison or the death penalty.
@8G6F94N4yrs4Y
No, unless he/she has also committed violent crimes such as attempted murder, or first degree murder, or in any other way seriously injures someone as a result of doing
@9CYQ6J710mos10MO
Yes, and increase punishment for drug dealers
@97N2MHC1yr1Y
No give them 20-30 years instead.
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