Reply #42: Sapphire Blue...

[Dorian Gray]

"I understand that many are angry about what this man has done in his past, that many believe that he is guilty of the murders of which he was convicted, and want to see him punished. If he receives clemency, he will remain in prison... life w/o parole... he will be punished. His execution will serve to provide vengeance (whether deserved or not), rather than punishment. It will also serve to the teach children that he is helping that there is no hope, no redemption, and that they don't matter."

This is exactly why I think he should be given clemency. I'm not a fan of what he did in the past, and I believe him to be guilty. But, I also believe that he could do good in teaching people not to follow in his footsteps. To live good lives. To be honest and hard-working people. While serving his sentence in prison.