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<DIV>Nick,</DIV>
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<DIV>Execution by the state does not fall into the category of murder.
Murder is the <EM>unjustifiable </EM>taking of human life. Clearly when
the state executes someone in response to that person's commission of a
horrendous deed, justification is involved.</DIV>
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<DIV>Glad to be able to help you with that very crucial
distinction. --Tony</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>