Would that make up for his crimes?
NOW,at the same time,if I were to be attacked by two or more people(or one very intent person)in a viscious manner,I would take a life in defense to save myself.Hesitate and I could die.Is my life worth more than his?No,but I believe I should protect my own at all costs.
Capital punishment is difficult...people who sit there for years on end..those people that are executed might not be the same person inside or out that commited the crime.
Try once,fail twice...