Texas prepares to execute 500th inmate

MyFoxHouston ^ | Jun 25, 2013 6:49 PM CDT | MICHAEL GRACZYK

[re_nortex]

On Wednesday, barring a reprieve, Kimberly McCarthy will become the 500th convicted killer in Texas to receive a lethal injection. [...] The death penalty is on the books in 32 states. On average, Texas executes an inmate about every three weeks.

The murderer: Kimberly McCarthy

[re_nortex]

God Bless Texas! There's no ambiguity about justice here. Murderers are rightfully dispatched in the form of the ultimate deterrent for they'll take another life again. There's so much to like about Texas but my longtime tagline expresses that the enforcement of the death penalty is near the top of the list. Number 500 and counting...

Even though he does have his detractors here on Free Republic, Rick Perry deserves our thanks for serving as Texas Governor for more than half of those 500 getting justice. He also claims the distinction for governing over more executions than any other in America's history. Don't mess with Texas!

[Secret Agent Man]

Already looking forward to the next 500.

Texas Executions - Making Texas and the Nation a Safer Place for Law-Abiding Citizens

[Secret Agent Man]

$20 bucks Holder tries a reprieve tactic for Aunt Esther here.

[fwdude]

Already looking forward to the next 500.

But we need to pick up the pace. It took waaaaay too long to get to 500, considering how many confirmed, horrific murderers we have.

[re_nortex]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but, to the best of my knowledge, Governor Rick Perry has never issued a stay of execution. If so, my respect for him increases.

And that article I posted to begin the thread also notes:

"I think our process works just fine," Perry said last year ... "You may not agree with them, but we believe in our form of justice. ... We think it is clearly appropriate."

So do most Texans.

A 2012 poll from the Texas Tribune and the University of Texas showed only 21 percent opposed capital punishment.

[Bullish]

Don’t mess with Texas!

[re_nortex]

But we need to pick up the pace.

I totally agree. What's wrong with the system are the endless appeals. Once found guilty, strap 'em to the gurney and give the criminal an express trip down I-45 to Huntsville. Justice delayed is justice denied.

[NYTexan]

If you come to Texas and kill someone...We kill you back!

[Elsiejay]

During George Dubya’s first run for the Presidency, I got the definite impression that he was personally responsible for all the large number of allegedly questionable (racist) executions in Texas, while taking time out to drag chain-bound black men to their death with pickup trucks.
Texas seems to have calmed down a lot. Time for another Texas Republican governor to run for President.

[Mike Darancette]

Will there be a buffet?

[Bullish]

Oh yeah, I remember this case. She deserves to die, but first she should have her head stomped on by a Wooly Mammoth.

Just sayin’

[re_nortex]

Texas prisons end special last meals in executions -- September 23, 2011

[JRandomFreeper]

He CAN'T issue a stay. There is a board that decides that, and he can either sign it or not. Texas has a very weak governor, by design.

/johnny

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I like Rick.
More's the pity about the brain cramp that sidelined his presidential aspirations.

[re_nortex]

She deserves to die, but first she should have her head stomped on by a Wooly Mammoth.

She looks like a wooly mammoth.

[montag813]

WOO HOO! Time to Celebrate! Give the prison staff a nice cake before turning out the lights on the savage murderer.

[longfellow]

They are letting her keep a portion of the money made on T-shirts.

[Bullish]

Now I’m gonna’ be sick!

[Bullish]

Bravo Sir.... BRAVO!!!

[D Rider]

This being a special moment and milestone for the state, Texas should celebrate with flags, a parade, special interview with the criminal, televised last meal, and a historic public hanging.