Houston killer welcomes execution tonight

associated press ^ | June7, 2005

[SlowBoat407]

gratefull = gratefully

[hopespringseternal]

Sounds like he is one of the few that actually acknowledges his crime. Most either ignore it entirely or claim innocence or that the victim had it coming.

[johnb838]

His execution, for the slaying of a prostitute in Houston less than four years ago,

But at least not too much of a waste of time on death row.

[johnb838]

At least with the Lord there is always hope for the repentant. That's why the Catholic Church used to not oppose the DP, because the condemned might find mercy with God, as he would find none with man.

[johnb838]

why dont they just slowly starve inmates..

Actually, I hear it's a very peaceful and pleasant way to go.

[Lazamataz]

Sounds like he is one of the few that actually acknowledges his crime. Most either ignore it entirely or claim innocence or that the victim had it coming.

I'm the opposite. I constantly confess to crimes I didn't commit.

And yes, it was I who starved millions to death in the Ukraine.

[johnb838]

I suspect there was a shred of humanity left in him after all the horror, and I hope he made his peace with God.

If everybody got to go to heaven, that means all the victims would have to spend eternity with their perps. Doesn't seem fair. Sounds like a liberals version of eternity. Not saying that's what you're advocating. In my belief system no one would make it that wasn't totally changed.

[Protagoras]

What a waste of life. I mean, what a totally wasted life not that he shouldn't be killed.

Too good for these guys. Life in solitary, no windows, food slot. When the food stops disappearing for a few days, you peek in. If he's dead, you haul his corpse out, hose the joint down, and throw another murdering scumbag in there.

I oppose the death penalty for that reason, it's too easy.

[Protagoras]

Witnessing the execution were his wife, Alisa Martinez, a British citizen who married him by proxy while he was in prison,

She should be in a mental institution, just like all the freakin weirdos who are allowed to communicate and even marry these swine.

[SlowBoat407]

If everybody got to go to heaven, that means all the victims would have to spend eternity with their perps. Doesn't seem fair. Sounds like a liberals version of eternity. Not saying that's what you're advocating. In my belief system no one would make it that wasn't totally changed.

You're placing an awful limitation on God and His realm. IMHO (and in discussions like this I try to be extra H), we all become one in God, and concepts such as "perp" and "victim" become meaningless in His light. However, we all have our different visions of Heaven, and my only claim on my particular vision is that it is the one that give me comfort with my particular set of sins.

[SlowBoat407]

And yes, it was I who starved millions to death in the Ukraine.

Pleased to meet you. But what's puzzling me is the... nature of your game.

hoo hoooooo!

[johnb838]

I leave it in His hands.

[SlowBoat407]

Amen

[Tall_Texan]

"I feel I should have a choice, and I'm making my choice," he said.

Which means death penalty opponents are "anti-choice"?

[95 Bravo]

It is better...for all of US.