#MoCo Online: Death Penalty Repeal Stirs Controversy

With Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) signing legislation repealing the Maryland's death penalty Thursday and death penalty proponents gathering signatures to put the issue on the 2014 ballot, discussion of the controversy moved to social media in recent days.

Those against the death penalty rejoiced. 

@jglassroth tweeted: "Proud to live in Maryland: #nomoredeathpenalty."

@SallyAlbright is pleased with the governor, tweeting: "My new fave gov.... Martin O'Malley signs Maryland death penalty repeal."

Not everyone was pleased, however.

@bmenlend of Bethesda tweeted: "Martin O'Malley is moving #Maryland forward. No death penalty/gun bans. Very safe. If you're a criminal. 'Do what u like we won't kill u.'"

@baronpen of Kensington also is not happy with the repeal, tweeting: "O'Malley soft on crime."