I appreciate your thorough summary of the article and textbook discussion regarding the death penalty. It's good to see both resources presenting factual information without bias. Regarding the specific case in the article, while you believe the death penalty should be applicable in this situation, you acknowledge that the decision to impose it should be up to the state. You also bring up the costs and potential benefits of a long prison sentence versus the death penalty. Overall, it's clear that you have considered both sides of the argument and have formed an informed opinion. Word count: 89.