First, let me say that I wish to address the concerns held by many prosecutors, legislators and others in the wake of the Brian Nichols verdict that the burden of achieving a recommendation of death in capital cases is too high. I do not intend toassert any opinions as to the constitutionality, legitimacy or ethical considerations regarding the death penalty. I simply feelcompelled to respond to the increasing distrust of and contempt for the discretion of Georgia juries.