There are already laws against murder. It's futile to make more laws against murdering people. Extra laws will not deter murder.

People only commit murder for a few reasons: 1) They believe they can get away with it, 2) They aren't thinking clearly (crimes of passion), 3) They can't control themselves (sociopaths).

First, it was terrible that this happened. Second, he is being charged with second degree murder/manslaughter. Even if Minnesota had capitol punishment, the charges would not warrant a capitol punishment. Finally, what caused him to commit this act. It's not just him, it is a poorly run system everywhere. He had multiple complaints against him over the years but nothing was done. Blame his lack of training, a GED vs a real education, his military training, or maybe a union that protects the bad apples. There is no one thing that caused this but a systemic failure that has gone on for years. There is nothing he could divulge differently than the fact that the system has been broken for years.

Two points: I am not sure that Chauvin is entirely aware of the actual reasons why he acted the way he did. It's part of his make up that was forged in childhood with many influences he may not be totally cognizant of.

Second, the motivations for the type of racism and lack of empathy have been thoroughly studied and in general are well understood. He is not a unique specimen. He is a product of a undercurrent of white privilege and angst that pervades not only law enforcement, but a large segment of our society.