I would agree that most crimes would fall under this concept, but not senseless murder. He should have been sentenced to life in prison with no parole. This guys "Second Chance" should have been limited to living in prison and not being put to death.

But that did not happen. They (Prison/State/Fed authorities) must have decided to let him go. I simply cannot blame his neighbors for his actions, nor will I blame the two young men he shot.

You have to think this through all the way... Here's my way <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm not a "Death Penalty" supporter. I know what's happened in Illinois and Texas and therefore I cannot support it. But I also cannot support the release of murderers like this one. I know that some will get out and kill again, therefore I cannot support any of them being released without absolute proof of innocence.

Personal experience....

My younger brother, Sam, is sitting in jail again after getting arrested for possession of hard drugs (meth) last week. He's 47 years old. He's been "Saved" every time he went to prison. He's been set up with cars, homes, furniture and food, nearly every time he's been released. Our family has spent tens of thousands on bail bondsman, lawyers, putting "Cash on his books", and "Getting him on his feet" when he got out. We all stopped a few years ago because each time he parlayed this generosity into more drugs. He has two older brothers, and two younger sisters, that have all done quite well for themselves and never been arrested for anything. We all grew up together. Our parents were there for all of us. The truth is the guy was a lying, conniving, skunk from the day he was born and he'll take as much as he can from anyone he can and everyone who thought he'd changed has been burned. And it's all his fault. No one else is responsible for the stupid things he does.

Worst of all is his lies. The love of family is strong and you want so bad to believe that a loved one is innocent and truthful that you'll believe their lies.

But he's never murdered anyone, so I don't mind when he's out. The difference now is that I know he'll do drugs again and I know he'll lie too. I would not extend that grace to a ruthless murderer. I would never let them out.

I'm pretty sure that's all I have to say about that. (Do I hear a big sigh of relief? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Bill