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First, read this article for the background information.
Here is my take on this. Even though Tookie Williams was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and that he has made a difference in the lives of many young people, the following facts remain:
1) That he shot a man in cold blood, after making him get on his knees and beg for his life.
2) That, instead of apologizing and showing remorse, he only states that he made a mistake. Some mistake.
3) Officials of the State of California prison system state that Williams still runs the Crips from inside prison.
Now I have some points to make:
First, and foremost, I am against the death penalty, but not for the reasons most are. I am only against it in general because innocent people are sometimes executed. In this case, Williams admits his crime, and since he is clearly guilty of the crime, the sentence is clearly just, no matter how I feel about the death penalty.
Secondly, the death penalty discussion in California is a state issue, and the Federal government and Supreme Court should stay out of it.
Finally, how can Williams' punishment be cruel and unusual in light of the way he killed his victim? Again, my only objection against the death penalty is that sometimes innocent people are executed. For tlhose who are guilty of their crimes, I dont buy into this so-called "cruel and unusual punishment" BS. Pull the switch on the scumbag.
Here is my take on this. Even though Tookie Williams was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and that he has made a difference in the lives of many young people, the following facts remain:
1) That he shot a man in cold blood, after making him get on his knees and beg for his life.
2) That, instead of apologizing and showing remorse, he only states that he made a mistake. Some mistake.
3) Officials of the State of California prison system state that Williams still runs the Crips from inside prison.
Now I have some points to make:
First, and foremost, I am against the death penalty, but not for the reasons most are. I am only against it in general because innocent people are sometimes executed. In this case, Williams admits his crime, and since he is clearly guilty of the crime, the sentence is clearly just, no matter how I feel about the death penalty.
Secondly, the death penalty discussion in California is a state issue, and the Federal government and Supreme Court should stay out of it.
Finally, how can Williams' punishment be cruel and unusual in light of the way he killed his victim? Again, my only objection against the death penalty is that sometimes innocent people are executed. For tlhose who are guilty of their crimes, I dont buy into this so-called "cruel and unusual punishment" BS. Pull the switch on the scumbag.