[flixxx]

Yes, still opposed to the death penalty...I do not think the State should be executing its citizens...the ultimate power of the government over people.

That does not mean that I want the convicted walking around my street or that I think they should have their freedom ever again...it comes down to my view of the power of the goverment.

[trublu]

I respect your opinion, but disagree. This man was a cold-blooded killer. Neither you, me or anyone else could have guaranteed that he wouldn't kill again. Even in prison, there was a chance he could have snapped the neck of another inmate or prison guard (did you see those arms??!). Nineteen years of waiting was too much. Now, I can GUARANTEE we won't kill again.

Besides, Tookie was a fervent believer in the death penalty (he even carried it out himself) ... before it was his turn.

[OldFriend]

Willie Horton and his weekend passes aside.......in NJ two men executed two police officers in a bar. It was a vicious horrific crime. One died in a shootout and the other was captured. He was convicted and given the death penalty. When the USSupreme Court overturned the death penalty this cop killer had his death penalty converted to life in prison without parole.

NJ decided he needed a parole hearing and he was released from prison.

He soon had a job in the cafeteria of one of our county high schools.

Sound okay to you?

[GW and Twins Pawpaw]

The Tookster forfeited his right to exist as a citizen in any civilized society.