The Death Penalty
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I got to thinking last night about the death penalty. I know a heavy subject but for good reason. Last night at 9 pm, the state of Virginia excuted a man. I have seen many reports going against the death penalty and especially for executing this man last night. Those people think it is a disgrace to execute a former Iraq war veteran the day before Veteran’s Day. My thoughts are that the world is a safer place this morning.
John Allen Muhammad and his accomplice left 10 people dead in 2002. Ten people that had families, jobs, friends. Those ten people deserve that justice. Add to that the thousands of people in the DC area that were scared to go outside, frightened for weeks. This man decided to kill others. Why should he be allowed to live when these 10 people and their families were changed forever?
The theory that he should have been spared because he is a veteran is appaling to me. Why? My grandfathers and father were/are veterans. My grandfather saw far worse then Mr. Muhammad ever could have seen. My grandfather was a part of the battle of the Bulge. When his troop was killed he helped carry their bodies to safety. He watched his friends be killed and came back from war a completely different man. He did not murder people. He did not ruin others lives. So why would anyone think this is a valid reason for Mr. Muhammad to kill others?
I’m not writing this to spark a debate or to say one person is right or another is wrong. I’m simply stating my thoughts. May those people that were murdered rest in peace and their families take comfort this morning in the fact that their loved ones finally received justice.
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I totally and completely agree with you 100%!!!!
I agree! Though, I haven’t watched the news about the veteran part with Mr. Muhammad’s execution. I did know that he was being executed, which made me sigh in relief. If you are going to kill someone or anyone, you should have your rights taken away, especially your veteran status. Thanks for the post Holly
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A true vet would not turn on his own ppl and kill them. You do not turn on your own ppl and then murder them on American soil. It’s a slap in the face and I’m glad he is dead! When this was going on I worked at an Elem. school and at times we were not allowed to let the kids outside other then dismissal because of these men. We lived in fear and why??? Because he was bored??? The death penalty needs to be enforced more if you ask me. Our tax dollars get wasted on murders that don’t deserve to live. An eye for an eye if you ask me unless it was in self defense. Great blog Holly!
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Like all families in the D.C., we are irreparably changed by the sniper attacks. In a minor way, my 1st grader did not have outdoor recess for months due to the fear of attacks. In a major way, we learned not to trust people. Everyone was a target. It was a scary time for all.
So true! The death penalty is actually a very kind thing for all of us who pay for many others to spend time in correction facilities. I do not want to pay for murderers to spend the rest of their years in peace and well-fed serenity!