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Entries tagged with 'Death penalty'Please identify the lowlifesRe: "I don't feel remorse," by James R. Wooten, Sunday Letters. I am not surprised to find someone believing as Wooten does. I am shocked that anyone would write it down and have it printed in a public forum. Wooten... I don't feel remorseRe: "Dad's case has cracks -- Executed man's innocence in girls' deaths far from clear-cut, review of trial evidence finds," last Sunday news story. The article about the Cameron T. Willingham case was well-researched and presented without political bias toward... Are Texans immoral for favoring the death penalty?Wayne Slater posed a counter-intuitive question to our Texas Faith panelists this week. Since many people consider the death penalty immoral, Wayne asked, does that mean Texans who favor the death penalty are immoral? There's an interesting discussion going about... Texans love us some death penaltyDid you know that according to a recent Gallup poll, half the people who support the death penalty believe that an innocent person has been put to death at some point over the last five years? I didn't know that... What else is in Perry's closet?Re: "Time for Perry to Back Off -- Let panel proceed with work on Willingham case," Tuesday Editorials. I was thinking through my position on Gov. Rick Perry's role in the Todd Willingham investigation. Given that I support the investigation... Why I oppose the death penaltyFor me, it's not a matter of sympathy with murderers. There are many who oppose capital punishment because they believe the inherent human dignity of all persons renders the death penalty immoral. To the contrary, I believe a persuasive case... Rick Perry's cover-up blocks chance to question new evidenceThe most perplexing thing about RIck Perry's decision to block the search for the truth in the WIllingham case is that the report is very much public. It's included on this blog and in numerous other places. Indeed, the author... Politicians must admit mistakesRe: "No More Delays -- Perry maneuver in Willingham case a cheap stunt," Friday Editorials. I, for one, am outraged by the conduct of Gov. Rick Perry in his replacement of the chairman of the state's forensic science panel. This... Changing your mind about the death penaltyA lot of people opposed to the death penalty have stories of conversion, but none could possibly be more powerful than those who have been victimized by the crimes eligible for such a punishment. The family members of murder victims... Death penalty change of heartRe: "Willingham, an innocent Texan executed -- Dahlia Lithwick asks: Will the Supreme Court even bat an eyelash?" Sunday Points. I read Lithwick's column with a sad sense of resignation. While I am an ardent believer in the theory of... Too late for justiceRe: "Was Innocent Man Executed? State must confront disturbing facts in arson case," Monday Editorials. An imprisoned innocent man can be let out of prison, but what can be done for an executed innocent man? Paula Keeth, Glenn Heights... Execution a waste of tax dollarsRe: "Was Innocent Man Executed? State must confront disturbing facts in arson case," Monday Editorials. As a victim's advocate, I spent years in favor of the death penalty. I now want the state of Texas to abolish it. A moratorium... I support Keller's decisionRe: "Keller's Zero Regrets -- Judge does nothing to dispel image of indifference," Tuesday Editorials. Michael Richard broke into a woman's home, raped and murdered her. He was sentenced to death. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller... The legislative session ends: Democrats can't have it both waysRe: "Final meltdown -- Senate's abrupt adjournment sets up possible special session -- Vote refused on keeping alive transportation, insurance departments," Tuesday news story. The story reports, "Senate Democrats blamed Republicans for trying to force a special session and avoiding... Rick Perry's 200th execution -- who noticed?Scott Cobb with the Texas Moratorium Network has a nice wrap-up of protests around the wold related to this week's 200th execution under Rick Perry. It's odd how the rest of the world seems to take notice of these milestones... Why death penalty is wrongRe: "Systemic guilt -- I put a man away for a crime he didn't commit, says James A. Fry," Friday Viewpoints. If 17 death row inmates have been proven innocent because of advances in DNA testing, it would be absurd... Take pains to spare innocentRe: "Restoring Justice -- Lawmakers move urgent reform closer to reality," Sunday Editorials. I join you in thanking and congratulating state Sen. Royce West and Sen. Rodney Ellis for their leadership in helping innocent people who may have spent years... Appeals court signs off on executing 'crazy' prisonerThe Court of Criminal Appeals is on the verge of making Texas a laughingstock again. This time, it is refusing to consider evidence that a man on Death Row is insane.... Real cost-benefit of executionRe: "Death penalty's cost considered -- Some strapped states weigh abolition bills, but Texas holds firm," Friday news story. So the Death Penalty Information Center claims putting a convicted criminal to death is costly. I would say it is much... Keller's error procedural ...Re: "Keller Heading Justified -- Chief judge should have to defend her actions," Monday Editorials. What the editorial referred to as a "death penalty appeal" was strictly about the method to be used for Michael Richard's execution. It was also... |