re: #10 LudwigVanQuixote

I would note in passing that the thing about American politics that has always consued me the most is that those who are frequently the most vocally supportive of more and more capital punishment are frequently the ones who most vocally claim to be Christians.

Last time I checked, Christianity was about forgiveness.

I don’t diasagree that executions should never be a political football… however you will find that most people calling for something in a predominantly Christian nation will be Christians (it’s a numbers thing).

Christianity and Jesus specifically taught forgiveness but he also taught justice and He wasn’t shy to advocate sharp justice for those who preyed on the innocent.

Having said that- It seems that the Governor of Texas has really stepped in it. If I were in his position I would be very eager for the truth to come out quickly. Then again I’d never be too busy to review a capital punishment case. That’s is pathetic.