Posted by zazenduck on May 17, 2006, at 8:35:51
In reply to Re: The death penalty, posted by Jakeman on May 16, 2006, at 19:23:30
> You've probably heard his statement that Texas should be first in something other than executions.
Yes but I was talking about his position on the death penalty. There still seems to some confusion. His website states that he is not against the death penalty just against executing the wrong guy. However in February he testified at a death penalty case that he was against the death penalty without any conditions. I admire his change of mind too. But I would feel more comfortable if it was reflected on his official website.
It would take an act of the legislature to change that,
Yes I know that. I was thinking the real power he would have would be to commute sentences and put a moratorium on executions during his term. I am not sure how adept he would be at convincing the legislature to do anything.
but I admire his courage in taking a stand that is unpopular.
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> > I assume he would stop executing people. That's the only real power he would have I guess except calling out the national gaurd.I laughed months ago when he said he was going to call them up to protect the border but now the President's on board with that I guess.
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> > And I think if teachers aren't teaching they should be fired not given 7000 dollars a year extra. If there's a job Americans wont do at the wages offered aren't we supposed to let people immigrate to take it?
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> > I'm tired of his one liners tho. I find myself bored. And I'm afraid that the name of his band offends some of the people in my head including myself and reportedly his own daddy. Still I like his ranch for lost dawgs.
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