Well, at least here in Spain the medical system could work well, if everyone uses it wisely. In fact, that's the reason why it's just "could" and not an actual statement: many don't use it as they should, and it has also many flaws and a lot of corruption in it. But it has potential, that for sure.
And about the death penalty, even if it is more expensive, it really eliminates problems. Really. And of course, if it is more expensive, then make it cheaper. They do it each day for things that really deserve what is being paid for them, then why not for something that just affects criminals? It's not as if every needle had to be sterilized, or even use them at all. I'm sure a bullet well placed can do the same effect.
