I agree.
Wasn't all too long ago I was for the death penalty. Now it seems the chance of putting one innocent person to death is too much. The cost of a capitol trial and appeals process is greater than keeping someone in jail for life so there is no economic benefit (depending on who's statistics you believe). Also, the death penalty has about as much deterrance to murderer as a DUI has to a drunk driver.
Funny thing is, child molesters are the first ones to get "offed" by the prison population.
Lock 'em up and throw away the key.