Abortion takes a heavy toll Oct 3, 2008
OMG wrote on Sep 29, 2008 10:00 AM:" I still think it's funny how much sensationalism even the journal advocates. You present a sensible argument, but unless it is aimed or directed - that or you go out of your way to personally attack or offend someone, you get much less notice.I wonder if this'n will even get posted because it's not my typical 'slant.'In response to the comment about Executions. I TOTALLY agree with Capital Punishment. Murderers and rapists should be executed. I think that... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Democrats brought on current crisis (1080) Oct 3, 2008
Retired Navy wrote on Sep 29, 2008 7:52 AM:" Why I am a Republican.I am a Republican because of my beliefs my mom and dad installed in me as a child.1. I believe in a strong defense of America, Our Armed Forces, and an all Volunteer Force, of which I volunteered for the armed forces, 1975 to 2007.2. I believe in the 2nd amendment, the right to bear arms. Guns dont kill people, people kill people. 3. I am a Pro lifer. Babies in the womb are humans at conception, period. Use birth control. If a... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Strict Societies May Foster Violent Drinking Cultures Oct 3, 2008
Corporal and capital punishment. Socialization of male children toward aggression. (Science Daily)
Supporting life the No. 1 issue Oct 3, 2008
VoR wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:53 PM:" Just a logical question. Since you believe that human life begins at conception and since murder has no statute of limitations when why arent you seeking a law requiring that every woman who ever had an abortion be charge with murder and anyone who assisted her be charged as accessories to murder? After all if a woman has the right to kill an unborn child who has full rights at conception. Then she should have the right to kill the kid at any point before its... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
High Court Won't Revisit Child Rape Case Oct 3, 2008
The number of jurisdictions that allowed for capital punishment for rapists was irrelevant to the court's decision, Scalia said. Instead, the justices in the majority employed their independent judgment to say the Constitution forbids executions when the defendant does not kill the victim, he said. (CBS News -- US)
Screen battles Sep 25, 2008
Michael Dukakis stands firm on the issue of capital punishment. Michael Dukakis was put on the spot with a question about capital punishment during one of his debates with Vice-President George HW Bush. (BBC News -- Americas)
McCain, Obama Criticism of High Court Child Rape Case Cited in Rehearing Request Sep 25, 2008
McCain said the ruling was "an assault on law enforcement's efforts to punish these heinous felons for the most despicable crime." Obama said the crime of child rape fit his criteria for when capital punishment is called for: "in very narrow circumstances for the most egregious of crimes." In addition to district attorneys in Louisiana, the state is represented by Georgetown University Law Center professors and Viet Dinh. The Court is expected to take up the rehearing request at its first fall... (Law.com)
Khairlanji ruling: CM happy Sep 25, 2008
Mumbai: Chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh who is currently in 00004000 London, has welcomed the verdict awarding death sentence to six accused and life term to two others in the Khairlanji massacre in September 2006. Deputy chief minister R R Patil has also expressed satisfaction over the verdict. (Times of India)
Attorney seeks severed trials for pair charged with murder Sep 25, 2008
Under state law, capital punishment can only be sought when certain aggravating circumstances are present. Among the aggravating factors cited are that Hreha was to be a prosecution witness against the pair for an earlier robbery. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
In the New Term, High Stakes for the High Court Sep 24, 2008
Perhaps the most immediate, high-profile decision facing the justices in the criminal justice area this term is whether it will reconsider last term's ruling striking down capital punishment for the crime of child rape -- , 128 S. Ct. 2641. (Law.com)
Khairlanji verdict: Six sentenced to death Sep 24, 2008
"The court has accepted our contention that it is one of rarest of rare cases and has handed out capital punishment to six convicted persons. It is for the CBI to decide on whether it would move the Bombay High Court seeking maximum punishment to two convicted persons who have been sentenced to life". . (Sify.com, India)
UNL Researchers Analyze Fear, Voting Habits Sep 24, 2008
Study participants who showed a stronger reaction to fear-invoking pictures and startling noises were found to favor defense spending, capital punishment and the Iraq war. People who were less startled were more likely to to support foreign aid, pacifism and gun control, researchers reported. (7 KETV Omaha)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Sep 24, 2008
Well then Christian Louboutan 5" stilletos it is. If you would like me to rescue an animal for you I will. We can stop on the way to the furrier and the shoe store. Why do I just know that you are even beautiful in flip flops on the beach? Only one way to find out. 2:12 AM Natasha Says: O.K . I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams everybody! 2:04 AM Natasha Says: I'm from Moscow. 1:55 AM Natasha Says: Chip Silverman, If man whant to give me a "fury thing" ,he can rescue an animal at the shelter. As... (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Murder case possibly tied to attorney's ouster closed Sep 24, 2008
Then-U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Charlton exhibited poor judgment in his hesitation to support the administration's position on capital punishment in the Rios Rico case. Gonzales resigned last year. (AZCentral -- News)
Your Body Holds Clues To Political Views Sep 23, 2008
A new study shows that Americans with strong political opinions whose bodies react more strongly to threatening pictures and sudden loud noises tended to support causes like capital punishment ... A new study, published in Science, shows that Americans with strong political opinions whose bodies react more strongly to threatening pictures and sudden loud noises tended to support causes like defense spending and capital punishment. (CBS News)
New poll says racial views could hurt Obama Sep 23, 2008
If my ancestors were brought here against their will, in chains, by white people, to be bought and sold on the market like cattle; and if I were part of the minority population most likely to experience poverty, violence, incarceration, capital punishment, and disenfranchisement, I would probably think until now that I would never see the day when someone like an Obama would represent me at the highest levels of government. To his credit, George Jr. appointed Powell and Rice to important cabinet... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Death-row inmate gains big-name support Sep 23, 2008
Appeals usually try to expose legal technicalities, not actual claims of innocence, said Richard Dieter, executive director of the Washington D.C.-based Death Penalty Information Center, which opposes capital punishment. "To say 'I didn't do it' is an unusual claim at this late hour, especially when it's supported by evidence," Dieter said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Political Attitudes Are Predicted By Physiological Traits, Research Finds Sep 23, 2008
Those individuals with "measurably lower physical sensitivities to sudden noises and threatening visual images were more likely to support foreign aid, liberal immigration policies, pacifism and gun control, whereas individuals displaying measurably higher physiological reactions to those same stimuli were more likely to favor defense spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq War," the authors wrote. Participants were chosen randomly over the phone in Lincoln, Neb. (Science Daily)
Obama's feet of clay are showing Sep 21, 2008
On campaign-finance reform, FISA, NAFTA, abortion, capital punishment, guns, Iran, Iraq, the surge and drilling offshore, Obama has fudged on his earlier positions in the normal way of savvy pragmatists -- but not in a manner befitting angelic idealists. The new Obama probably will recover his temporary setback in the polls. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Damm murder trial set to begin Monday Sep 21, 2008
If convicted, jurors will decide if he is eligible for capital punishment and then determine whether or not to impose the death penalty. Donnisha's parents went to police in October 2006 when they became suspicious about Damm, who lived across the street from her and her mother. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
History exposes debate hazards Sep 21, 2008
A TV panelist asked Dukakis whether his opposition to capital punishment would stand if his wife were raped and murdered. Dukakis answered dispassionately and stood by his position. (USA Today)
The Real Dracula Vampire Sep 20, 2008
His favored form of capital punishment was slow death by impaling, leading to his own sobriquet "" It was a torture he learned while a political hostage (1444-1448) in the court of the Ottoman sultan, but was developed to extremes. Victims were tied to horses and then pulled onto the stake, then raised up to an agonizing death. (Suite101.com)
* Conservatives scare easily, liberals are calm: researchers Sep 20, 2008
Individuals displaying measurably higher physiological reactions to those same stimuli were more likely to favor defense spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq war, it said. Participants in the study were selected randomly by phone and screened to determine if they held strong political beliefs, regardless of which way they leaned. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pair convicted of homeless man's murder Sep 20, 2008
Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty against any of the three because Daugherty was 17 at the time and is ineligible for capital punishment. Prosecutors said the teens were smoking marijuana and drinking vodka when they decided in the early hours of January 12, 2006, to go cruising and "beat up some bums." They drove to three separate locations, first assaulting Jacques Pierre, 61, who was captured on video. (CNN)
'Fearless icon' Garry Lynch given fond farewell Sep 20, 2008
Her killing sparked the largest manhunt in Australian history and ignited unprecedented public rage, mob scenes at police stations after the arrests of her killers and calls for the reintroduction of capital punishment. Mr Lynch was instrumental in establishing the Homicide Victims Support Group in 1993 with Peter and Christine Simpson, the parents of murdered schoolgirl Ebony Simpson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Political views 'all in the mind' Sep 19, 2008
In the study, conducted in Nebraska, 46 volunteers were first asked about their political views on issues ranging from foreign aid and the Iraq war to capital punishment and patriotism ... They found that subjects who were more easily startled tended to have political views that would be classified as more right wing, being more in favour of capital punishment and higher defence spending, but opposed to abortion rights. (BBC News)
Nervous people 'are likely to be right-wing' Sep 19, 2008
"Whereas individuals displaying measurably higher physiological reactions to those same stimuli were more likely to favour defence spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq war," he said. Physiological responses that were monitored included the electrical conductivity of the skin measuring sweat production and the amount of eye-blinking after a loud noise. (Independent)
Dumbed-down college, financial lessons Sep 19, 2008
Take a couple of days to decide his guilt or innocence and then another 90 trying to convince all 12 jurors to impose capital punishment. I m thinking the defense got a 10-2 or 11-1 jury on that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Police red tape to be cut Sep 19, 2008
I would favour an abandonment of all human rights legislation, the introduction of draconian policing, corporal punishment, capital punishment, national service - oh and the return of black jacks and fruit salads at 4 for an old penny. Bean B4, manchester 18/09/2008 at 15:59 If they are going to cut red tape, I think they should get Kerry Katona to do it. (Manchester Online)
Downtown march protests Troy Davis execution Sep 19, 2008
Eleanor Hunter of Atlanta noted that the United States is one of the few nations with capital punishment. We should be following the universal human rights proscribed by the United Nations, Hunter said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 18, 2008 Sep 19, 2008
Human sacrifice, polygamy, torture, and capital punishment were also part of the "culture." Today, popular "culture" includes open sexuality, drugs, and acceptance of same-sex relationships, but I don't see Christians accepting that as an excuse. And Jesus did not buy this excuse; Paul did. (North County Times)
Conservatives Have Stronger Startle Reflexes? Sep 19, 2008
"Individuals displaying measurably higher physiological reactions to those same stimuli were more likely to favor defense spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq War.". Continued on. (National Geographic)
We're hard-wired for political persuasion Sep 19, 2008
They found to their surprise that opinions on contentious issues such as gun control, pacifism and capital punishment are strongly associated with physiological traits that are probably present at birth ... The researchers, whose findings were published Friday in the journal Science, looked at 46 people who fell into two camps - liberals who supported foreign aid, immigration, pacifism and gun control; and conservatives who advocated defense spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq... (AZCentral -- News)
Vote with your fear: the politics of DNA Sep 19, 2008
They found that opinions on contentious issues such as gun control, pacifism and capital punishment are strongly associated with physiological traits that are probably present at birth ... The researchers, whose findings were published yesterday in the journal Science, looked at 46 people who fell into two camps: liberals who supported foreign aid, immigration, pacifism and gun control; and conservatives who advocated defence spending, capital punishment, patriotism and the Iraq war. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bail set at $1 million in Billings triple-murder Sep 18, 2008
Paxinos said his decision was made in part after a staff member researched recent capital punishment cases in the Western states presided over by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appealsregion. The county attorney said the findings showed that executions in the region are rare unless the defendant is a "volunteer." Paxinos said the most recent execution in Montana was of a man he prosecuted. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nichols jury selected Sep 18, 2008
He favors capital punishment and wishes his brother s killer had to pay with his life ... The woman said she wasn t opposed to capital punishment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cuba to commute death sentences Sep 18, 2008
"It would be irresponsible and disingenuous to renounce the dissuasive power that capital punishment has on the real terrorists, the imperialist mercenaries," Mr Castro said in a speech to the Communist Party central committee. This is the latest in a series of social changes announced by Raul Castro since taking over as president from his older brother Fidel in February. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Killer of woman in $10 burglary executed Sep 18, 2008
Murray, 39, became the ninth prisoner executed this year in the nation s busiest capital punishment state. Appeals were exhausted and Murray s lawyer filed no last-ditch efforts in the courts to try to stop the punishment. (KHOU.com, TX)
Newsnight: Who has been the UK's greatest post-war PM? Sep 17, 2008
In the event his first Government is most widely remembered for social reforms such as legalising homosexuality and abortion, abolishing capital punishment and making divorce easier. Originally a "Bevanite" from the left of the party (he resigned from Attlee's Government along with Bevan), Wilson moved to the centre without ever becoming part of the party establishment. (BBC News -- UK)
Georgia executes man who killed wife Sep 17, 2008
Alderman is the third person executed in Georgia since an April U.S. Supreme Court ruling ended a seven-month halt on capital punishment nationwide. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Jurors being questioned in Damm trial Sep 17, 2008
During individual questioning, Judge William Kelly explained the concept of presumed innocence and gave prospective jurors an overview of the Illinois trial process for capital punishment cases ... Under Illinois law, capital punishment cases have three phases ... Although Illinois has capital punishment on its books, the state is currently under a moratorium that was put in place in 2000 by then-governor George Ryan. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Execution of Alderman delayed Sep 16, 2008
Due process of law is never so important as when dealing with capital punishment to ensure the justice system is as just as possible. Last October, the board granted Alderman a clemency hearing, but his lawyers said they were focusing their efforts at halting the execution on the grounds Georgia s lethal-injection procedures were unconstitutional. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
As Fed Sets Limit For Its Assistance, Banks Move To Form Own Backstop Sep 16, 2008
MUTUAL FUNDSAND PERSONAL FINANCE. INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY. (Investors Business Daily)
Father of Anita Cobby dies at 90 Sep 15, 2008
The Lynches' heartfelt pleas for information about the killing sparked the largest manhunt in Australian history and ignited unprecedented public rage, including calls for the reintroduction of capital punishment. Gary Murphy and his brothers, Les and Michael, and John Travers and Michael Murdoch were convicted of the murder of the former Miss Australia Quest entrant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
John McCain and abortion Sep 14, 2008
If you are pro-life, then you should be against capital punishment and against war in all its forms ... If you are pro-life, then you should be against capital punishment and against war in all its forms ... If you moonbat(ic)s are anti capital punishment and anti war in all cases how can you make the claim to be pro abortion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jury selection begins Monday in Damm murder trial Sep 14, 2008
Damm s case, which is expected to take five or six weeks and could involve decisions about capital punishment, 240 people were summoned. "I normally would summons in 60 people, but I know I needed many more," Wand said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Cournoyer sentencing set for Oct. 9-10 Sep 14, 2008
But prosecutors had sought life imprisonment instead because the facts of the case did not meet any of the state's criteria for capital punishment, according to Podhradsky. Cournoyer could still receive a life sentence, the maximum penalty for a first-degree manslaughter conviction, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Artists offer a few of their 'Favorite Things' Sep 13, 2008
Also on display is Warhol's "Vegetarian Vegetable" from Campbell's Soup II (1969), and his Electric Chair series (1971), which alludes to America's continuing debate over capital punishment. Lichtenstein, whose style evolved while he was teaching at Rutgers in the early 1960s, is represented by "Sandwich and Soda" (1964), "Reverie" (1965), and "Sweet Dreams Baby!" (1965). (NJ.com -- Times)
Japan executes three on death row Sep 11, 2008
Capital punishment generates public support in opinion polls, amid fears of rising violent crime. But Japan's record and the accelerated pace of executions, when many other countries in Asia are reducing their reliance on the death penalty, has provoked sharp criticism from rights groups such as Amnesty International. (BBC News)
Letter: Both political parties to blame for current mess Sep 11, 2008
Likewise, given their druthers, they'd deprive us of more freedoms and eliminate capital punishment. A pox on both houses neither has been any good since JFK and Ike. (Montana Standard, MT)
Japan executes three men for murders Sep 11, 2008
"We strongly oppose the executions, which go against the trend among other members of international society,'' he said. Still, capital punishment is generally supported by the Japanese public. The most recent survey conducted by the government, in 2004, put support at more than 80 percent. Most Viewed Most E-mailed Copyright ? 1995-2008 (Co No 10894-D) Managed by I.Star. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Anwar's sodomy case postponed to Sept 24 (update 5) Sep 10, 2008
Hes the one who decides if it involved public interest and to transfer this case to the High Court and delay other cases where the accused persons face capital punishment, he said. Komathy then interjected and asked Sulaiman if the defence required more time to debate the matter, to which the lawyer replied that he would appreciate it as it was an important issue. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Fitzgerald sworn in as next chief justice Sep 9, 2008
He served as supervising judge of the county's traffic court and was part of a Supreme Court committee on capital punishment cases before being elected to the high court in 2000. He'll oversee the court and set its schedule as chief justice along with becoming the top administrative officer for Illinois' court system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
An Anti-OJ Legal Story Sep 8, 2008
Meanwhile, a story which highlights in cinematic terms the grotesque nature of Texas capital punishment system will be underplayed. Youll have to really look for it to find it - in the Dallas Morning News and via other local and regional outlets. (CBS News)
Stairway to Heaven Sep 7, 2008
Capital punishment appears to be advocated by the Koran itself in the following verse: "If anyone kills a person, unless it be for murder or spreading mischief in the land, it would be as if he killed all people." (Koran 5:32) The phrase "spreading mischief in the land" in particular suffers from the typical vagueness inherent in our two-millennia-old monotheisms and their accompanying holy books and has been used to justify all kinds of murder through the centuries ... The replication of the... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Debate continues on death penalty at state level Sep 7, 2008
But today, the capital punishment debate in Illinois revolves not around the method of executions, but instead whether or not the death penalty should be used at all ... Later this month, a panel of lawmakers plan to hold a hearing in Chicago that some hope will eventually lead to a final decision on the matter either reforming the justice system and keeping capital punishment in Illinois, or abolishing the practice altogether ... Jane Bohman, director of the Illinois Coalition to Abolish... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Former Inmates Speak Against Death Penalty Sep 7, 2008
The men spoke at a news conference just before the fourth public meeting of the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment. The commission was scheduled to discuss the risk of innocent people being executed and the impact of DNA on assuring accuracy in capital cases. (W-USA News, DC)
Republican VP nominee highlights convention night Sep 6, 2008
Obama was the chief co-sponsor and voted for bill creating the Capital Punishment Reform Study Committee Act. So, where's Palin's experience. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Catholic Vote Sep 6, 2008
"It means respect for all human life, including not supporting capital punishment, and giving care to the poor so they have everything they need to live.". Mr. McCain's vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin, bolstered her support for the candidate. (The Augusta Chronicle)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Sep 6, 2008
Well then Christian Louboutan 5" stilletos it is. If you would like me to rescue an animal for you I will. We can stop on the way to the furrier and the shoe store. Why do I just know that you are even beautiful in flip flops on the beach? Only one way to find out. 2:12 AM Natasha Says: O.K . I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams everybody! 2:04 AM Natasha Says: I'm from Moscow. 1:55 AM Natasha Says: Chip Silverman, If man whant to give me a "fury thing" ,he can rescue an animal at the shelter. As... (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Infotainment Sep 5, 2008
Gene Hathorn, 47, has given his consent to artist Marco Evaristti to use his body as an art installation as part of a project on capital punishment. Should Hathorns final appeal fail. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Prosecutor: Teens cruised for 'bums' to beat up Sep 5, 2008
Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty against any of the three because Daugherty was 17 at the time of the crime and was ineligible for capital punishment. Circuit Judge Cynthia G. Imperato turned down a defense request to move the case to another city because of the intense media coverage. (CNN)
Death sentence, is it our right? Sep 5, 2008
Many countries including Indonesia, as well as several U.S. states, still have capital punishment, while the practice has been abolished in Europe and Australia. Opponents of capital punishment argue there are many who still do not realize or recognize the death penalty violates the right to life as an inherent right of all human beings ... One of the favorite arguments put forth by retentionists -- those who support the death penalty -- to justify capital punishment is it is one of the most... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
NH death penalty opponents still fighting Sep 4, 2008
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Death penalty opponents are pushing for a legislative study commission that they hope will help them abolish capital punishment in New Hampshire ... Jim Splaine, who has sponsored many bills to abolish capital punishment, says he does not expect s 00002455 uccess next year ... But he says a commission aimed at a comprehensive study of capital punishment may provide a better vehicle for persuading lawmakers to support a repeal. (Concord Monitor)
The Death Penalty as Just Punishmen... Sep 4, 2008
The Death Penalty as Just Punishment: Does Capital Punishment Deter or is it a Biased Process ... Does Capital Punishment Deter or is it a Biased Process ... Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths. (Suite101.com)
