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Troy Davis
Hopalong:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/death-penalty/myths-facts/myths
river:
It is hard to believe. I think its what I cant get my head around.
There was a bit on the report too where the Macphail family said "... he's had long enough to prove his innocence". It kind of depicts an unquestioning adherance to authority, as well, they just wanted retribution, and they werent too fussy about who.
Theres this phrase a 'virtual other', meaning the person is seeing who's in their mind rather than the person in front of them in reality. (I think its Daniel Seigal who said it)
mudpuppy:
Here are some facts about the delightful Troy Davis and his case that you seldom hear;
http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/09/21/there-is-no-travesty-of-justice-in-georgia-executive-troy-davis/
Think I'll save my sympathy for someone a little more deserving, like the family of the guy he murdered and the murder victim himself.
--- Quote ---I have shared in this vigil, and hang my head. My heart hurts.
I am one who does not believe in the death penalty, morally.
--- End quote ---
If the issue is the death penalty itself then we should have threads dedicated to Lawrence Brewer, the unspeakable white supremacist who mercilessly dragged James Byrd to his death in TX. I don't see one.
It's tragic that these men chose the paths they did and created so much havoc and destruction for innocent bystanders with their wasted lives, but I'll save my tears for their victims and hope God has mercy on their immortal souls.
mud
Guest:
Hi Mud, I like seeing your name on the board.
That is all.
river:
--- Quote --- Here are some facts about the delightful Troy Davis and his case that you seldom hear;
http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/09/21/there-is-no-travesty-of-justice-in-georgia-executive-troy-davis/
Think I'll save my sympathy for someone a little more deserving, like the family of the guy he murdered and the murder victim himself.
--- End quote ---
Except that you assume what was written there is accurate. And what you dont do is imagine what it would be like if you had been executed for a shooting you didnt commit, or a child of yours perhaps.
as you know, many have been executed and found innocent later.
Where does that sit with your values?
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