Would Pontius Pilate support capital punishment?

The more one researches the trial and execution of Jesus, particularly in what is not reported, the more one will probably deduce that Pontius, being at enmity with Herod and the priests, fully meant to make a statement with the execution of Barrabbas, the one who probably did harm to Roman authority, and meant to release Jesus, the "no threat" guy whose freedom would irk the lead Jews.

Which explains his disgust and washing of hands, which probably did happen, despite the way that apologists try to negate that. There really wasn't a reason to make that up. The feeble minded will claim it was made up to entice Romans to become Christians, but this doesn't make sense due to the fact that it would alienate most Roman citizens.

When Pilate lost this little political battle, it gave him something in common with Herod, which explains how their enmity was repaired. He thought the crowd would choose Jesus for release. Still, he had no qualms in crucifying the king. His only interest in the release was a political statement. That he was in authority. Therefore, he had to wash his hands and insist he was disinterested. Had to be a blow to his ego.