Reply #29: Stepnw1f....

[BronxBoy]

You have made some valid points.

Please understand that I didn't start this thread as a "pro-death penalty thread".

I am anti-death penalty but if I was in the position of the families of some of Tookies victims, I don't know how I would fee. (I know that's a f**ked up wishy-washy answer but that's how I feel :shrug:)

What's just as disturbing to me is that the writer of this article wrapped up her argument for clemency for Tookie in this racist America meme. And that killing Tookie is tantamount to executing all Black men and that doesn't sit right with me.

I think that whether you are pro-clemency or anti-clemency, there are still some other, equally important issues that should be talked about in light of Tookies situation that aren't being discussed.

Furthermore to lay everything at the feet of white racism allows us to avoid having to confront some uncomfortable facts about our own communities and that is the very last thing we need.