Should the death penalty be extended to violent rapists, pedophiles, and/or those who torture?

Should the death penalty be extended to violent rapists, pedophiles, and/or those who torture?
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answer:Yes. EDIT: Oh snap, didn’t see the “explain yourself” bit in the details. I believe the most violent offenders can’t be “fixed”, and, well, to be honest, I believe in that whole an eye for an eye thing.
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