Later is better than never. At least you are now aware of the problem.
That's why I'm against death penalty.
Not because I believe that some people don't deserve to die because of the crimes they committed, but because there's no perfect man-made system, and as justice system being one of them, I don't want any single innocent human being put to death because of a mistake, even it may happen in one in a million. (the odds to get convicted when innocent are not even that low by the way)
Just think,
if Hunt was sentenced to death in his first trial, we would not even have had this movie, we would not even known the real killer because the case would have closed by his lawyers after his death.
But the society would still have slept in their comfortable beds, hoping to believe that the justice had been served by his death. However, it would have been served. An innocent man would have put to death by "not" a single mistake, but by a "series" of deliberate mistakes.
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vrumfelt
16 years ago
Tansut....I never said I was anti-death penalty. I just said I have to wonder how many more Darryl Hunts are out there. I think the death penalty is necessary because there are truly monsters in this world. Rememeber the Jesse Dirkhising case? That was the most evil horrible crime that I have ever heard of happening in my life. A child brutalized and sodomized to death by 2 homosexual pedophiles. There was no doubt they were guilty and they were sentenced to less than death. I was not happy.
In any event, the Hunt case is different. Darryl Hunt was a victim from the get-go. I read a comment on here from someone on here who said that at one point the evidence against Hunt seemed strong. I think not. What evidence? Lies told by a Klansman, a crackhead whore, a life-long criminal??? If this is strong evidence...lol. It was racism pure and simple. After they decided to pin it on him there was no going back. To them he was no one.... a loser, someone without a family...someone that society wouldn't miss. They were so wrong. I realize he could have easily gotten the death penalty and been executed but it still doesn't change my stance on the death penalty.
I still believe that most criminals in prison are indeed guilty. However, now I realize mistakes can happen...lies can be believed and innocent people can lose their lives. Do I think there have been any innocent people executed in the US? It is possible but I don't the death penalty should be abolished even if there were. There are some cases so horrendous and some evidence flawless and without doubt, that in my opinion it is very necessary and should always remain in effect. That is just my opinion and I respect that you have a different view on this issue. Research the Jesse Dirkhising case and tell me why those 2 monsters deserve to live and breathe....one reason.
I'm not going to post anything else on this thread. I realize how sensitive an issue the death penalty is and it will probably stir up some emotions. I have said what I needed to say. As I said, I respect the opinions of others, I honestly do. I would never criticize anyone for what they feel in their heart. We all have battles that we fight for.
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TattooedWhiteTrash
16 years ago
I am from Winston-Salem and have followed the case from the beginning. Back in 1984, the evidence against Darryl did seem strong. I suggest you read Phoebe Zerwick's series on the case. Don't get me wrong, I am glad justice has been served and I feel terrible for what happened to him.
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srklondie
16 years ago
I totally agree with your feelings about the death penalty, except that I would change your numbers to one in six billion. If the death penalty is completely abolished then there is no chance of this ever happening again.
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srklondie
16 years ago
I totally agree with your feelings about the death penalty, except that I would change your numbers to one in six billion. If the death penalty is completely abolished then there is no chance of this ever happening again.
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