The numbers behind the death penalty

Number of U.S. states with the death penalty - 35
Total number of executions since 1976 -1226
Number of executions in 2010 - 38
Number of people released from death row with evidence of their innocence- 130
Percent of people who support the death penalty- 65 %
Death sentences given in 2009- 106
Average cost of a death penalty case- $2.4 Million dollars

Numbers in perspective

At most the cost of Malaria drugs is $6
It takes $4800 In order for the organization L.A housing to set up homes for a family of 5