Oregon's Governor John Kitzhaber has taken it upon himself to stop executions under Oregon's Death Penalty Law. Under his watch, only two prisoners have been executed and he feels really bad about it.
If he doesn't have the stomach for upholding the law, he should step aside and let a new governor take over. This is not a decision he alone can make. Or at least shouldn't. Our governments are set up to be run by the people through elected officials. Oregon residents put the death penalty in place. The majority supports it.
If someone, or many, don't support this any more, then go through the proper legislative channels and change it. But if a law or act is on the books, it is every elected official's responsibility to enforce them. Rules/laws are to be followed. There is no gray area here.
Governor Kitzhaber needs to be relieved from his duties since he has quit representing his constituents.
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