I honestly don't know 'Roos, if they are required to ask for the death penalty. It's a federal case, I'm not familiar with those laws. I would be somewhat surprised if it was required.
In addition (and more important IMO) to what HOZ said about personal notoriety for the prosecution, I think that appeasing victims families is the main driver of the request. They want to get revenge for the families.
I agree with you, obviously. Let him rot for the rest of his life. He'll soon be out of the minds of everyone, including those who share his beliefs.
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