Virginia Abolishes the Death Penalty

Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday signed legislation to officially abolish the death penalty in Virginia, making it the first Southern state to ban capital punishment. Thoughts?

“We’re almost out of this pandemic, but now’s not the time to ease up on restrictions.”

— Frank Clancer, Suffolk

“Now I can finally start killing again.”

— Cathleen Tanner, Skinquarter

“Little late, but thanks anyways.”

— Jesus Christ, Kingdom of Heaven

RELATED:

• Northam Grants Death Penalty Exception To Executions at GWAR Shows
• Virginia State Police Storm Pro-Gun Caravan Following Reports of Armed Black Attendee
• Richmond Police Declares Powhite Parkway Flooding an Unlawful Assembly