A convicted murderer with an IQ measured at 61 was executed in Texas this week, prompting criticism from the ACLU and other groups. Today’s Question: Should states where the death penalty is legal require a minimum mental capacity before sentencing someone to die?
Should states where the death penalty is legal require a minimum mental capacity before sentencing someone to die?
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