Well Meredith Banks ; often the reasons have nothing to do with guilt..In the last couple of years , over 150 former death row convicts have been exonerated and released from prison. These individuals were found to have been wrongfully convicted and senctenced to death. Think about it for a minute ; as hard as it can be to overturn a wrongful conviction, then add to that the stigma of a death penalty verdict….How many others are suffering on death row under wrongful convictions??
Yes ; you are correct , many of these unfortunate individuals are there for a reason; poverty , a dysfunctional criminal “justice” system , incompetent defense attorneys and of course the all so common , number one best seller in amerika , ” racism “. And yes; many individuals on death row are guilty of the crimes they are accused of ; but with a wrongful conviction rated as high as stated , is it really a good idea for the state to be executing individuals that may be innocent…Once that death sentence is preformed ; you can’t bring them back…Life in prison is a much more responsible solution , if you get the wrong fellow…you can’t give him/her that time served back, but the state can release them and make some kind of restitution.
Posted by blackhorse on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I’ve never supported the death penalty. Supporters always ask, “What if it was you’re mother, sister, child, etc.” Yes, that’s a horrible thought, and one I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
To answer that, isn’t easy. I’ve lost a nephew to a possible homocide, was never proven or pursued. I had rage for the suspect and wanted to take frustration out on him, but that wouldn’t bring him back.
And that won’t bring this officer back, as tragic as the story is.
So what’s the truth here? No one but this man in prison, and God now because obviously for whatever reason 7 out of 9 have recanted. I’m not saying to let this man go, but it needs to be revisited and a retrial needs to happen. It’s been 20 years and technology is much more advanced now, and I think that many death penalty cases shld be looked at again, even if they did execute.
And, I’m a white male… but the truth is the truth. If I think that a black man accused of killing a white police officer in GEORGIA (I live here now, I know, I see confederate flags on the DAILY here) received a FAIR trial 20 years ago? Sadly, I doubt it.
Some may call it an excuse, but racism exists in the south… and it’s blatent! I moved here from DC in Feb and have witnessed it myself.
SO, imagine what it was 20 years ago when half of Chatham County’s population still thought they were fighting the union.
And that’s not a diss, it’s the truth!
I’m not saying this man is innocent, I’m not a lawyer nor am I GOD! I’m saying that with all of the recent happenings he should at least be treated fairly and have the opportunity to another trial, I think we’d ALL deserve that. White, Black Brown or Purple…
I am sorry for this mothers loss, but this case isn’t clad shut. What if they kill this man, and it turns out he is innocent, or the real shooter confesses. Hmmm?
Something to think about.
Thanks for reading.
Mike
Posted by Michael Poole on Aug 17, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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i think that anyone who has the death penalty has it for a reason.
This is so sad .....I will pray for him
Well Meredith Banks ; often the reasons have nothing to do with guilt..In the last couple of years , over 150 former death row convicts have been exonerated and released from prison. These individuals were found to have been wrongfully convicted and senctenced to death. Think about it for a minute ; as hard as it can be to overturn a wrongful conviction, then add to that the stigma of a death penalty verdict….How many others are suffering on death row under wrongful convictions??
Yes ; you are correct , many of these unfortunate individuals are there for a reason; poverty , a dysfunctional criminal “justice” system , incompetent defense attorneys and of course the all so common , number one best seller in amerika , ” racism “. And yes; many individuals on death row are guilty of the crimes they are accused of ; but with a wrongful conviction rated as high as stated , is it really a good idea for the state to be executing individuals that may be innocent…Once that death sentence is preformed ; you can’t bring them back…Life in prison is a much more responsible solution , if you get the wrong fellow…you can’t give him/her that time served back, but the state can release them and make some kind of restitution.
I’ve never supported the death penalty. Supporters always ask, “What if it was you’re mother, sister, child, etc.” Yes, that’s a horrible thought, and one I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
To answer that, isn’t easy. I’ve lost a nephew to a possible homocide, was never proven or pursued. I had rage for the suspect and wanted to take frustration out on him, but that wouldn’t bring him back.
And that won’t bring this officer back, as tragic as the story is.
So what’s the truth here? No one but this man in prison, and God now because obviously for whatever reason 7 out of 9 have recanted. I’m not saying to let this man go, but it needs to be revisited and a retrial needs to happen. It’s been 20 years and technology is much more advanced now, and I think that many death penalty cases shld be looked at again, even if they did execute.
And, I’m a white male… but the truth is the truth. If I think that a black man accused of killing a white police officer in GEORGIA (I live here now, I know, I see confederate flags on the DAILY here) received a FAIR trial 20 years ago? Sadly, I doubt it.
Some may call it an excuse, but racism exists in the south… and it’s blatent! I moved here from DC in Feb and have witnessed it myself.
SO, imagine what it was 20 years ago when half of Chatham County’s population still thought they were fighting the union.
And that’s not a diss, it’s the truth!
I’m not saying this man is innocent, I’m not a lawyer nor am I GOD! I’m saying that with all of the recent happenings he should at least be treated fairly and have the opportunity to another trial, I think we’d ALL deserve that. White, Black Brown or Purple…
I am sorry for this mothers loss, but this case isn’t clad shut. What if they kill this man, and it turns out he is innocent, or the real shooter confesses. Hmmm?
Something to think about.
Thanks for reading.
Mike
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