Jay Lerner-Z said: "Death penalty looms. Do we approve? I don't."
No, I don't approve of the death penalty under any circumstances, whether that be the killing of Charlie Kirk or Matthew Shepard or anyone else. I simply do not think it is right for the State to put itself in the position of killing someone in cold blood, when the victim represents no in-the-moment threat to anyone's life or liberty.
A little more idealistically, I'd like to believe that every imprisoned criminal, even those who commit heinous acts, should have the opportunity to find some positive purpose for their lives. For most of them, that would mean preparing themselves to make a contribution as a free member of society. For others, it might mean simply making life easier for their fellow prisoners. Not everyone will make good use of this opportunity, but I think everyone should have it. I believe rehabilitation, in whatever form that might take, should be the primary goal for every prisoner.