The death sentence is not a punishment, but an irreversible penalty that should never be used, regardless of circumstance. I began to wonder whether this is just an American phenomenon, or if it is particularly localized in certain states. Upon doing a little bit of research, I realized that Florida has the second highest death row in all of the United States. This cannot be a coincidence. As well, over 80% of executions in the U.S. take place in the southern states. [http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/FactSheet.pdf].
What is the difference between multiple life sentences and death row? Simply that one is more immediate than the other. The problem with that instant gratification is that there is always the possibility that the convict was found to be wrongfully guilty. With the media frenzy that has follows such high profile cases as these, the reality of the case often gets blurred and blown out of proportion, and subsequently impairs the judgment of everyone from onlookers, lawyers, prosecutors, jurors and even judges.
The death penalty may offer a seemingly instantaneous solution to the problem, but at what cost? Integrity.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Casey Anthony Avoids Death Sentence
So, today it has been brought to my attention that Casey has 'escaped' the death sentence. In light of the Nancy Grace show, they appear to be treating this as a negative approach. Despite the fact that Nancy Grace evokes this Christian persona, she still sees this news as a negative thing.
Firstly, I think this is great news. The death penalty is antiquated and barbaric, with an eye for an eye sort of outlook. This is not justice. This is childish and serves absolutely no purpose. Secondly, many murderers have gotten off with less than the death sentence. Why should Casey receive any worse of a punishment? She is still holding her stance that she held in the beginning. If she is legitimately psychologically unstable, then is killing her the right path to pursue? I think that everybody should agree that it is not. If we do, should we start executing every person who is mentally unstable? No. That is absolutely absurd, and so is this.
As much as we would like for there to be justice, I don't think that we, as a society are ready to make a judgment on this case. It's a commentary on our society to see exactly how people react to the death sentence of somebody who may or may not have even committed a such a crime.
Nancy Grace appears to relish in the suffering of the Anthony family. To me, this is the face of evil, and not the Anthony family as so many other people seem to think. I think we need to step outside of this bubble and look at it in the grand scheme of things. Two wrongs don't make a right, ever. Lock up Casey if you will, but don't take her life away. One life is just as precious as the next, regardless of age, or circumstance. At a time like this, we should not be looking to find a punishment we see fit, but wait for that punishment to come in time. We are not even sure how to deal with this situation. No judge could possibly make a reasonable decision when it comes to this, but at least we should spare her life.
Firstly, I think this is great news. The death penalty is antiquated and barbaric, with an eye for an eye sort of outlook. This is not justice. This is childish and serves absolutely no purpose. Secondly, many murderers have gotten off with less than the death sentence. Why should Casey receive any worse of a punishment? She is still holding her stance that she held in the beginning. If she is legitimately psychologically unstable, then is killing her the right path to pursue? I think that everybody should agree that it is not. If we do, should we start executing every person who is mentally unstable? No. That is absolutely absurd, and so is this.
As much as we would like for there to be justice, I don't think that we, as a society are ready to make a judgment on this case. It's a commentary on our society to see exactly how people react to the death sentence of somebody who may or may not have even committed a such a crime.
Nancy Grace appears to relish in the suffering of the Anthony family. To me, this is the face of evil, and not the Anthony family as so many other people seem to think. I think we need to step outside of this bubble and look at it in the grand scheme of things. Two wrongs don't make a right, ever. Lock up Casey if you will, but don't take her life away. One life is just as precious as the next, regardless of age, or circumstance. At a time like this, we should not be looking to find a punishment we see fit, but wait for that punishment to come in time. We are not even sure how to deal with this situation. No judge could possibly make a reasonable decision when it comes to this, but at least we should spare her life.
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