Execution as Spectacle can only poison the soul of our nation n/t

Clara T

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:11 PM
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Execution as Spectacle can only poison the soul of our nation n/t

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Walt Starr

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:12 PM
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1. Phil Donohue suggested publically televising executions. n/t

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Wilms

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:13 PM
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2. The soul of our nation already is a Super Fund site. n/t

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Clara T

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:20 PM
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3. You're right-"Them without the capital get the punishment" n/t

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benddem

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:36 PM
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4. In one of Studs Terkels' books

he describes the scene outside of the Cook County Jail when executions were performed there. They sold hot dogs, popcorn etc. It was like a big county fair. People used to insist you could see the lights dim when they threw the switch on the electric chair. When I read that I knew I could never support Capital punishment. Unfortunately I think there are a number of people who would support public executions. AS much as I love Phil Donahue...let's not go there.

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Clara T

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Mon Dec-12-05 08:45 PM
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5. Reading some of the brutal, celebratory and vulgar responses

on this discussion board concerning Tookie Williams imminent death I thought about the onlookers at lynchings. Troubling to say the least.

I believe this nation has a deep sickness that it seems unwilling and unable to face.

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