Words: Kucinich opposes the death penalty and mandatory minimum sentences. He feels the focus should be on prevention, not punishment. He also feels that there should be stricter sentencing for hate crimes and that DNA testing should be required for all federal executions.

Actions: Kucinich voted AGAINST more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime (2001) and FOR funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons (2000). CURE has given him a rating of 80%.

More about: Crime & Punishment, Dennis Kucinich.