Well, Like him or hate him....

[mitchiejim]

I suspect in the coming days, there will be a big media stink about the execution of Crips founder and convicted murderer Stanly "Tookie" Williams. I thought I would weigh in with my thoughts, mostly because I alwayss like to hear waht other people have to say about this and other pressing issues of the day

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[allergictohope]

Hey mitch...well, here's what I think. As john locke, an 18th century philosopher who devised the basic principles of modern democratic society, states "government is an entity that upholds its laws upon the penalty of death." So, to those who say the death penalty is un-american or un-democratic, you are sadly mistaken. However, I feel that as our society has progressed, and as our justice system has been reformed to the point at which the death penalty is no longer needed

[mitchiejim]

Haha, I actually DID read it all. You make many very compelling points. Perhaps we could agree to disagree that the appeals system could be partially at fault for the high cost of death row inmates? After all, a high percentage of the figures cited above reveal not just the high cost of killing an inmate, but the high cost of an inmate trying to save his ass in an appeals court. It would just be easier if people didn't commit crimes at all.

Also, for the record, I support doctor assisted suicide. If you don't want to live anymore, far be it from me to keep you here.

P.S. When do you get home from Christmas, and let's hang out!

[allergictohope]

I'm back! wooo! And yes, ALL the costs pretty much stem from the appeals process. Stupid people trying to stay alive...just accept your fate, come on.

[the_monkeys_esc]

I'm a left-winger and I'm totally for the death penalty. You take someones life, yours should be taken from you.

[mitchiejim]

Amen, Amanda! P.S. I want to hang out with you too.