Well gang, maybe something is working. Apparently, there were "only" 125 people sent to death row in 2004. That is the lowest number since the death penalty's reinstatement in 1976. It is also the continuation of six years of consecutive annual decline. In 1998 there were 300. We are down 175 since then. At that rate, we only have 5-6 years to go before there are none.

Ok OK...don't bust my bubble just yet...It's a nice dream...I'd like to hang on to it for awhile.

Fewest Added To Death Row Since 1976