The Death Penalty in action - issues updates and the ongoing debate

[kevansvault]

Has anyone here done any reading on the Innocence Project?

I have. They investigate and attempt to exonerate people believed wrongly convicted who were sentenced to die.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/


What they have done for these people is nothing short of extraordinary. Again, if you did the crime, I'm all for you frying until burned to a crisp. But if you didn't, you don't deserve to spend one moment behind bars for it.

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

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I have. They investigate and attempt to exonerate people believed wrongly convicted who were sentenced to die.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/


What they have done for these people is nothing short of extraordinary. Again, if you did the crime, I'm all for you frying until burned to a crisp. But if you didn't, you don't deserve to spend one moment behind bars for it.

Anyone interested should read about Ronald Cotton, there is a book about his case.

[Ron_NYC]

Anyone interested should read about Ronald Cotton, there is a book about his case.

http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/node/589

So fucked up.

Related: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-race_effect

[Monter]

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Anyone interested should read about Ronald Cotton, there is a book about his case.

The innocence project does amazing work. Really chilling to think how many death row prisoners they have been able to exonerate.
Again MY major issue with the death penalty is how biased it is, and how final!! Im never that sure of anything....
What was Ronald Cotton's deal?

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

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Anyone interested should read about Ronald Cotton, there is a book about his case.

[QUOTE=Monter;3461202]

The innocence project does amazing work. Really chilling to think how many death row prisoners they have been able to exonerate.
Again MY major issue with the death penalty is how biased it is, and how final!! Im never that sure of anything....
What was Ronald Cotton's deal?

Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption

ennifer Thompson was raped at knifepoint by a man who broke into her apartment while she slept. She was able to escape, and eventually positively identified Ronald Cotton as her attacker. Ronald insisted that she was mistaken-- but Jennifer's positive identification was the compelling evidence that put him behind bars. After eleven years, Ronald was allowed to take a DNA test that proved his innocence. He was released, after serving more than a decade in prison for a crime he never committed. Two years later, Jennifer and Ronald met face to face-- and forged an unlikely friendship that changed both of their lives.
In their own words, Jennifer and Ronald unfold the harrowing details of their tragedy, and challenge our ideas of memory and judgment while demonstrating the profound nature of human grace and the healing power of forgiveness.

http://www.amazon.ca/Picking-Cotton-.../dp/0312599536

[Ron_NYC]

The innocence project does amazing work. Really chilling to think how many death row prisoners they have been able to exonerate.
Again MY major issue with the death penalty is how biased it is, and how final!! Im never that sure of anything....
What was Ronald Cotton's deal?

Am I on ignore?

[kevansvault]

Am I on ignore?

Never. I will check out that book, though. Sounds very interesting.

[Sneakers the Wonder Dog]

Never. I will check out that book, though. Sounds very interesting.

They have appeared on numerous shows to discuss as well. Search their names on YouTube - some great interviews there

[Monter]

Am I on ignore?

No butthead we just cross posted