Executed man's last request honored -- pizza for homeless

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by Sugar

It is crazy, no? Which seems like a fantastic reason to get back to the subject of this thread and away from the personal bickering.

I agree, btw. why don't you give us a jumpstart to turn this discussion around and provide us with a post we can respond to? how should we proceed with this discussion...or...is it at an end and this thread needs closing?

[Sugar]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I agree, btw. why don't you give us a jumpstart to turn this discussion around and provide us with a post we can respond to? how should we proceed with this discussion...or...is it at an end and this thread needs closing?

OK...I think it was a nice thing for the guy to ask for, but I don't think the state is obligated to fulfill it. Real nice that the community responded, though.

As for the death penalty, I think it's stupid as it stands, mainly because it ends up more expensive to put people to death rather than to keep them for life.

I think the DP needs to only be used in cases where guilt is fairly certain (DNA, or perhaps many eyewitnesses, things like that) and there needs to be some way of administering it more quickly, though I don't know the full legalities (though I'm certain Jason is collecting them even as we speak ) I still think there must be a way. Otherwise it's life in prison.

Of course I think the whole prison system needs to be revamped (more cheaper, more minimum security options, etc.) and that minor drug possession shouldn't be a jailable offense (thereby creating some more room for the guys who really should be incarcerated).

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Sugar

. . . (though I'm certain Jason is collecting them even as we speak ) . . . .

Funny you should mention it . . .