In the discussion thread: Holder to Boston: #%^* you. [View all]
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Thu Jan 30, 2014, 11:35 PM
MH1 (17,161 posts)
7. At least one victims' parents asked for the DP
according to an article I read.
Personally, I'm categorically anti death penalty. But I don't get too twisted up over a case like this. Unfortunately it's accepted practice in the country generally (even if not in Boston). There doesn't seem too much doubt of guilt in this case, and it truly was a heinous crime. I wouldn't pick the DP if it were up to me, but if we're ever going to use it, this is the kind of case where it should apply. And if I were basing my decision on a vote of people's feelings on it (which I wouldn't be since I'm categorically against it), I would be more interested in the victims' families' opinions than Boston at large. |
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