Another chance for Rick Perry to commit murder tomorrow.

[White Eagle]

I received an email this AM from a group trying to get all states to stop the death penalty. Here is a man who was convicted to death for murder of his friend. He maintains he did not kill him. The District Judge ordered the forensic lab to provide a detailed and comprehensive report to the court with an analysis of the results.
Nothing has happened that the Judge ordered and we're trying to get Perry to stop the murder. We'll see what he does tomorrow.

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/206/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1244948

TWEET: Tell #Texas to #TestTheDNA in all the evidence! Stop #AnthonyBartee execution NCADP - The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty #deathpenalty

Dear Fellow Abolitionist,

In less than one week, on May 2, 2012, the State of Texas plans to execute Anthony Bartee for the 1996 murder of his friend David Cook in San Antonio. Bartee has consistently maintained that although he was present at the house, he did not kill Cook.

Bartee was originally scheduled to be executed on February 28, 2012, even though DNA evidence collected at the crime scene had not been tested as ordered on at least two occasions by District Judge Mary Román. He received a reprieve on February 23, 2012 when Judge Román withdrew the execution warrant so that additional DNA testing could be conducted on strands of hair found in the hands of the victim, David Cook. She also ordered the forensic lab to provide a detailed and comprehensive report to the court with an analysis of the results. Yet, before the testing occurred, Judge Román inexplicably set another execution date: May 2, 2012.

 

[CowboyBob]

Disgusting.

Bloodthirsty republicans love state-sanctioned murder. Even if the person may be innocent.

How many innocent people has this republican killed already?

 

[Jack Springer]

Sorry, but you make an accusation implying the judge didn't give time to find out about the hair DNA.

You might want to read this ...

Bartee had won a reprieve in February when his lawyers won additional DNA testing on two strands of hair found in Cook's hands, but the tests using more showed the hair was Cook's.

Execution set in Texas motorcycle theft killing - Houston Chronicle

Sounds like the guy is getting what he deserves.

 

[Jack Springer]

The guy getting executed tomorrow stole his friend and neighbor's motorcycle after he killed him. Then told others the shiny red bike was his.

What do you want the government to do -- send him to bed without his supper?

Decisions in life have consequences. There are laws against murder. There are penalties for murdering someone.

I hope the media covers what he did and the fact that he is paying for it rather than running sad stories about how the guy got the death penalty and ignoring what he did. If they did explain in detail why the guy is getting put to death, it just might make a difference for someone and keep them from making a similar mistake.

 

[Benvolio]

Yes there are laws against murders, yet many countries have outlawed capital punishment. Going down to his level is not what the state should be doing. The death penalty needs to abolished immediately.

Blood thirsty liberals do not think murder is a serious enough crime to justify serious punishment. No big deal. Think of murder as another late term abortion.

 

[CowboyBob]

something like 60% of liberals support capital punishment... but 50+1% of the populace isn't enough reason to keep something legal.

one innocent person being executed is enough to condemn the entire system.

This is one thing you and I agree with.

But do you have a link to support your 60% statement?

 

[CowboyBob]

it's a few years old, but the numbers seem relatively static since the 90's:

Sixty-Nine Percent of Americans Support Death Penalty

partyline breakdown is towards the bottom:

Republican -- 81% / 16%
Independent -- 67% / 28%
Democrat -- 60% / 35%

Thanks. But I saw that one already and was wondering if there were any polls that weren't 5 years old.

 

[White Eagle]

Sorry, but you make an accusation implying the judge didn't give time to find out about the hair DNA.

You might want to read this ...



Execution set in Texas motorcycle theft killing - Houston Chronicle

Sounds like the guy is getting what he deserves.

You need to read your own cite:
Execution set in Texas motorcycle theft killing - Houston Chronicle

Defense attorneys were working Tuesday to try to block the lethal injection, arguing Bartee may be innocent, that he had poor legal help at his trial and that prosecutors have cigarette butts and drinking glasses from the crime scene that still need testing. Bartee had won a reprieve in February when his lawyers won additional DNA testing on two strands of hair found in Cook's hands, but the tests using more showed the hair was Cook's.

All prisoners are entitled to DNA tests. His was not done. I will agree if the DNA shows he did it then make his punishment Live without parole. The Death penalty HAS to be abolished!

 

[Benvolio]

Unlike a rape case, DNA on a cigaret or glass would not discredit the finding of guilt.

 

[Jack Springer]

You need to read your own cite:
Execution set in Texas motorcycle theft killing - Houston Chronicle


All prisoners are entitled to DNA tests. His was not done. I will agree if the DNA shows he did it then make his punishment Live without parole. The Death penalty HAS to be abolished!

Thanks - the dead man had the killer's hair in his hands. Do you wonder how that happened?

 

[White Eagle]

Thanks - the dead man had the killer's hair in his hands. Do you wonder how that happened?

Jack you surprise me. The dead man has the hair off of his own head. You really, really need to learn how to read.

 

[White Eagle]

something like 60% of liberals support capital punishment... but 50+1% of the populace isn't enough reason to keep something legal.

one innocent person being executed is enough to condemn the entire system.

Thank you, I think I'm in love.

 

[hotatlboi]

The title is OTT and inaccurate imo. Perry is not going to be murdering anyone.

 

[chance1]

The title is OTT and inaccurate imo. Perry is not going to be murdering anyone.

didn't see anyone calling this a baiting thread now did we

LOL

it's a state by state thing

is what it is

I'm for capital punishment

we are a nation of laws

get used to it

 

[hotatlboi]

We are a nation of laws... and? So people who oppose the death penalty are against the implementation of laws and punishment?

No, but neither are those who are for it murders. Murder is a term reserved for the unlawful taking of life.

If i kill a burglar in self defense, that isn't murder. If I walk up to a street bum and shoot them for no reason, that is murder.

 

[BearMagus]

The sooner they get this cock roach off the state baby sitting list the better. He did it. Now let him have it. Then we all can go have some cake.

 

[RobinGoodfellow]

I think it's galling myself. I've met the average American and if I was being framed for murder, I certainly wouldn't trust my life in their hands.

If I were being framed for murder I wouldn't trust anyone....

RG

 

[chrisrobin]

M

Hey, Ricky! Are you presiding over an execution or are you just glad to see me?

 

[Jack Springer]

Jack you surprise me. The dead man has the hair off of his own head. You really, really need to learn how to read.

Sorry, I misread that part.

 

[White Eagle]

Thanks - the dead man had the killer's hair in his hands. Do you wonder how that happened?

No the dead man had the dead man's hair in his hands. Do you wonder how that happened? You really really need to learn how to read.

Bartee had won a reprieve in February when his lawyers won additional DNA testing on two strands of hair found in Cook's hands, but the tests using more showed the hair was Cook's.