This resolution addresses the complex and morally contentious issue of the death penalty, highlighting the flaws in its practice and the need for a moratorium. It emphasizes Alabama's pro-life stance and argues that this should extend to all citizens, suggesting that a society valuing life should not engage in the deliberate killing of human beings. The resolution points out Alabama's high per capita rate of death sentences, the state's history of lagging in legal reforms, and the fact that non-unanimous jury verdicts can still lead to death sentences, with 80% of those on death row not having received unanimous jury support.

The resolution further notes that since 1976, for every eight people executed in Alabama, one has been exonerated, indicating a significant risk of wrongful executions. It also cites issues such as wrongful convictions due to perjury, false accusations, and official misconduct, as well as the disproportionate impact on minorities and the indigent, and questions the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent. With 23 states having abolished the death penalty and others pausing executions, the resolution calls for the Alabama Legislature to consider these concerns and declare a moratorium on capital punishment executions to prevent the risk of executing innocent individuals.