31.   Perry has disputed that, saying no mentally retarded people have been executed.

32.   Ratna said by retarded people could be turned into a productive workforce by involving them with such activities.

33.   And senators pushing for lethal injection agreed to take up another bill to ban the execution of mentally retarded people.

34.   Death penalty opponents have pointed to Penry as a reason why Texas should prohibit executions of mentally retarded people.

35.   Executing mentally retarded people neither appropriately punishes the criminal nor serves as a deterrent to future crimes, the majority found.

36.   Fifteen states and the federal government have passed laws prohibiting the execution of mentally retarded people, Ellis said.

37.   Fifteen states and the federal government have passed laws prohibiting the execution of the mentally retarded people, sponsors said.

38.   Gov. John G. Rowland supports keeping the training school open as an option for the parents and guardians of retarded people.

39.   In particular, he cited convictions of mentally retarded people and racially biased trials.

40.   In particular he cited conviction of mentally retarded people and racially biased trials.