Posted on 12/13/2005 12:47:16 AM PST by Slings and Arrows
Stanley Tookie Williams executed Crips gang co-founder put to death for 4 murders
Tuesday, December 13, 2005; Posted: 3:38 a.m. EST (08:38 GMT)
SAN QUENTIN, California (CNN) -- Convicted killer and Crips gang co-founder Stanley Tookie Williams was executed early Tuesday at the California state prison at San Quentin.
The execution went ahead as scheduled after the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday rejected a last-ditch appeal.
The high court's ruling followed California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to deny clemency for Williams, 51, who received a lethal injection at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday (3:01 a.m. ET).
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"that Tookie was *exasperated*"
probably felt like killing somebody.
Maybe he was late for an appointment.
"I would think he couldn't get drugs or IV paraphenalia in prison, but I'm probably wrong."
You are certainly wrong in that there are tons of drugs in prison. I don't know about IV paraphernalia.
"Here in Germany there is much news coverage about this Tookie-Case, the lefties use this opportunity to bash on America."
Quite unfortunate. Do you ever think the Stassi and the Communists "left something behind" that is still functional in Germany?
"What's with all these "May God Grant Tookie Peace...etc..." stuff? I am pretty certain he is nowhere near God at this time (probably someplace condsiderably warmer)"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1539354/posts?page=276#276
pinging bluefish, pinging bluefish,
ping, ping, ping
" purportedly nominated"
he was nominated. even winning the prize proves nothing.
"Tookie would be lesss of a hero and martyr if he let loose his insides at the end of a rope"
You mean a Zane Grey hanging or a modern hanging?
"I'm celebrating."
celebrate away. sorry about your friend.
"I'm firmly convinced that the media has an agenda in every story they report."
They are tools in the service of the Hard Left
Excuses, excuses, excuses. That is a no-go at this station.
Engaging in groupthink is nothing in which to be proud. I'm a man's man. And I'm happy to say that I'm not a part of the "most" you describe.
But LORD knows that I thank you for your honesty. I really do.
This just in...Tookie's still dead.
The state is run by leftists.
I am glad I live here on the right coast.
"Tony Snow reported this morning that the "reverend" Jessie Jackson couldn't even name the victims..."
Victims are of no consequence to Jesse Jackson. The only thing that matters to him is how he can use this case.
Time to bring him back and do it all over again!
Just describing the traditional treatment of murders in Merrie Olde Englande.
Europeans outraged with Arnold for not sparing! My belief in Arnie grows daily!
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/12/13/D8EFJ1Q84.html
Will he be buried in an unmarked grave? Cremated? Years ago, while taking a TDY course at Fort Huachuca, a buddy and I drove over to nearby Tombstone, AZ during their "Helldorado Days" celebration. Among other places, we went to "Boot Hill," where guys like Tookie were buried after being shot by guys like Wyatt Earp. The only headstone--they were hilarious--I remember, is very fitting for Tookie: "Here Lies Lester Something or other. Shot by a Forty-Four. No Les, no more."
..a real hanging with a modern rope and an auxiliary wire noose to make sure.
We make execution too nice to be a deterrent, and juvies should be eligible.
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