Peterson jury reaches sentencing verdict: DEATH!

[rainstorm]

unfortunately, it was on tv that is has already been decided peterson will be sent to a "safe" prison in the cali system, the same one charles manson is in, so he may well survive. one question i have. if, as many people say, life in prison is worse than the death penalty, then why is it that almost all people facing the death penalty fight tooth and nail to get life? doesnt add up.

[azsnowman]

Get the needle ready.....

you mean get his free room and board ready for the next 12-15 years.

"AMEN!" Brother.....

I was very disappointed in the jurys' decission, life in prison is a far worse fate, after finishing the class in Criminal Justice System, I've changed my mind on the death penalty and I am now a firm supporter of life without parole. Why? Being a lifer, your in the general prison population, free to roam with the other lifers who have no regard for life, who are not afraid to "aid" in *cleaning* up. Let's face it, although death is final, it is also a way for a convicted person to gain their "Freedom".

Dennis

[JenBayles]

I was very disappointed in the jurys' decission, life in prison is a far worse fate, after finishing the class in Criminal Justice System, I've changed my mind on the death penalty and I am now a firm supporter of life without parole. Why? Being a lifer, your in the general prison population, free to roam with the other lifers who have no regard for life, who are not afraid to "aid" in *cleaning* up. Let's face it, although death is final, it is also a way for a convicted person to gain their "Freedom".

Sounds good in theory, but have you ever spoken to someone who's been on the inside? Human beings are very adaptable creatures. It won't take long for him to become institutionalized to the point that what would horrify any of us on the outside, will be normal life to him. Three squares a day, free medical care, television, an education if he wants it, making friends and dealing with foes. He'll have his own little family in that place and make a life for himself - what any person would be forced into doing or face insanity. What kind of punishment is that?

[Miss Mary]

On one hand Scott Peterson deserves death, but on the other a slow, long life sentence at the mercy of other prisoners seems more just to me.

Similar to Susan Smith....her prison term has been sheer hell. I know on some level she deeply regrets her actions (up there with Hitler IMO) but knowing she has to face what she did to her innocent children day in-day out, is just sentence.

Mary

[Guest]

I agree, I think life with no chance of parole - ever - would be more fitting. He seems to have calously taken the life of his wife and son simply so he could live his life unencumbered and free. I think he should receive the "life" he deserves. Long, lonely, and "free" to do absolutely nothing. He doesn't show remorse, so I doubt he fears death, and he is obviously very self centered - so let him stew in it until he dies of old age.

[chadtm80]

Life is not worst then Death..

[Guest]

death is too easy for him

[chadtm80]

death is too easy for him

BS.. He is still going to be in a cell for 20 some odd years.. He will have the "Bad life" as you guys put it. But will be put to death. Like Rainstorm said.. Why do they all fight and plea for there lives if death is the better option? Answer: Because its not.

[Stratosphere747]

death is too easy for him

BS.. He is still going to be in a cell for 20 some odd years.. He will have the "Bad life" as you guys put it. But will be put to death. Like Rainstorm said.. Why do they all fight and plea for there lives if death is the better option? Answer: Because its not.

Most fight because of that is just part of the process....I would venture to say if you could tell all those on death row to a 100% certainty that they will be sent back into the general population for the duration of their life in prison..And there was no appeals process, most would go ahead and ask for the death penalty..

Some actually "fight and plea for their lives" beacuse we still have innocent people of death row....

[chadtm80]

death is too easy for him

BS.. He is still going to be in a cell for 20 some odd years.. He will have the "Bad life" as you guys put it. But will be put to death. Like Rainstorm said.. Why do they all fight and plea for there lives if death is the better option? Answer: Because its not.

Most fight because of that is just part of the process....I would venture to say if you could tell all those on death row to a 100% certainty that they will be sent back into the general population for the duration of their life in prison..And there was no appeals process, most would go ahead and ask for the death penalty..

Some actually "fight and plea for their lives" beacuse we still have innocent people of death row....

Wrong.. They fight because they want to live.. Plain and simple.. Im just glad the Jury agree's with me

[Skywatch_NC]

death is too easy for him

BS.. He is still going to be in a cell for 20 some odd years.. He will have the "Bad life" as you guys put it. But will be put to death. Like Rainstorm said.. Why do they all fight and plea for there lives if death is the better option? Answer: Because its not.

Most fight because of that is just part of the process....I would venture to say if you could tell all those on death row to a 100% certainty that they will be sent back into the general population for the duration of their life in prison..And there was no appeals process, most would go ahead and ask for the death penalty..

Some actually "fight and plea for their lives" beacuse we still have innocent people of death row....

Wrong.. They fight because they want to live.. Plain and simple.. Im just glad the Jury agree's with me

100% agree, Chad.

[Stratosphere747]

death is too easy for him

BS.. He is still going to be in a cell for 20 some odd years.. He will have the "Bad life" as you guys put it. But will be put to death. Like Rainstorm said.. Why do they all fight and plea for there lives if death is the better option? Answer: Because its not.

Most fight because of that is just part of the process....I would venture to say if you could tell all those on death row to a 100% certainty that they will be sent back into the general population for the duration of their life in prison..And there was no appeals process, most would go ahead and ask for the death penalty..

Some actually "fight and plea for their lives" beacuse we still have innocent people of death row....

Wrong.. They fight because they want to live.. Plain and simple.. Im just glad the Jury agree's with me

100% agree, Chad.

Who quite frankly does not want to live??

Untill we can be 100% sure that every person that our peers put on death row are guilty..

Then the appeals process is there for a reason...

[chadtm80]

Who quite frankly does not want to live??

Exactly my point

Untill we can be 100% sure that every person that our peers put on death row are guilty..

and what would it take for you to be 100% sure?

[GalvestonDuck]

unfortunately, it was on tv that is has already been decided peterson will be sent to a "safe" prison in the cali system, the same one charles manson is in, so he may well survive. one question i have. if, as many people say, life in prison is worse than the death penalty, then why is it that almost all people facing the death penalty fight tooth and nail to get life? doesnt add up.

Actually, hasn't Manson been in Corcoran State Prison, since his death penalty was commutated?

Peterson is going to San Quentin, right?

[Skywatch_NC]

unfortunately, it was on tv that is has already been decided peterson will be sent to a "safe" prison in the cali system, the same one charles manson is in, so he may well survive. one question i have. if, as many people say, life in prison is worse than the death penalty, then why is it that almost all people facing the death penalty fight tooth and nail to get life? doesnt add up.

Actually, hasn't Manson been in Corcoran State Prison, since his death penalty was commutated?

Peterson is going to San Quentin, right?

Yes, he's going to San Quentin.

[j]

I agree, he is a scumbag, but does he deserve to die for it?

YES!

If it was your daughter and grandson that he had killed would you still sing the bleeding heart song?

[TexasStooge]

If they dont opt for the death penalty, then his cell should be wallpapered with every picture every taken of her, dead and alive, as well as that poor baby that washed up on the rocks.

He should have to look at that every day until the day he dies.

What good will that do? He has shown no remorse from what the jury has told. But eventually, the pictures will torture him.

[rainstorm]

Get the needle ready.....

you mean get his free room and board ready for the next 12-15 years.

"AMEN!" Brother.....

I was very disappointed in the jurys' decission, life in prison is a far worse fate, after finishing the class in Criminal Justice System, I've changed my mind on the death penalty and I am now a firm supporter of life without parole. Why? Being a lifer, your in the general prison population, free to roam with the other lifers who have no regard for life, who are not afraid to "aid" in *cleaning* up. Let's face it, although death is final, it is also a way for a convicted person to gain their "Freedom".

i disagree. if life is worse, why do 99.999% of people fight with all their "life" not to be executed?

Dennis