Where Does Our Death Penalty Passion Come From

Laerkin · 12-03-2010, 06:43 PM

I am fiercely against the death penalty. My sister a public defender, defending the poorest and the least educated and the troubled, sometimes in unspeakable crimes. The stories of abuse, racism, blatant disregard, and hatred that so many of her clients have faced are shocking. That's not to say they're necessarily innocent of their crimes, but it's certainly taken my compassion to a whole new level.

I've been a bystander in a violent crime and I've had friends and loved ones affected by violence.

However, I still do not bend when it comes to the death penalty. Murder is murder.

(I am certainly not de-valuing anyone else's experiences or beliefs, simply stating mine with passion

.)

Deepest peace to all...

View Poll Results: Where Does Our Death Penalty Passion Come From?
I have been a victim of violent crime	18	38.30%
I personally know a convicted murder	5	10.64%
I know someone who was a victim of murder	16	34.04%
I know family/close friends of someone convicted of murder	9	19.15%
I know family/close friends of a victim of murder	15	31.91%
I personally know someone convicted of other violent crimes	10	21.28%
I know family/close friends of a victim of a violent crime	17	36.17%
I don't personally know any victims of violent crime	3	6.38%
I don't personally know anyone convicted of a violent crime	5	10.64%
I only know law abiding citizens	6	12.77%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

12-03-2010, 06:43 PM	#6
Laerkin Member How Do You Identify?: Girlie with a touch of bossy Preferred Pronoun?: She, but not hung up on the details Relationship Status: Parenting our furry family with SmoothButch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 385 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 772 Thanked 963 Times in 257 Posts Rep Power: 4366972	I am fiercely against the death penalty. My sister a public defender, defending the poorest and the least educated and the troubled, sometimes in unspeakable crimes. The stories of abuse, racism, blatant disregard, and hatred that so many of her clients have faced are shocking. That's not to say they're necessarily innocent of their crimes, but it's certainly taken my compassion to a whole new level. I've been a bystander in a violent crime and I've had friends and loved ones affected by violence. However, I still do not bend when it comes to the death penalty. Murder is murder. (I am certainly not de-valuing anyone else's experiences or beliefs, simply stating mine with passion .) Deepest peace to all...