Do you know how much money it costs to keep a high risk criminal in maximum security jail? How could we afford to hold all the people who have a life sentance in jail. It would take guards, food, survelince, building, electricity, water, safety precautions, etc. I bet it costs a lot, although I'm not sure how much. I am against using the death penalty but it would sure cost a lot of money. If only it were cheaper or something. Also the threat of escaping could be another con. Too bad people can't just be nice.