Tookie Williams denied clemency

Gemini Cricket · 12-12-2005, 03:05 PM

I think about this whenever I hear about families of murder victims wanting to watch the convicted die. I think if it was someone I loved dearly I'd feel like I'd want to watch. But, this is a big 'but', I don't think it would ease my pain at all. In fact, I think it might make it worse. So ultimately, I wouldn't ever do it.

wendybeth · 12-12-2005, 03:17 PM

I don't really know if I'd watch- I suppose it would just depend on the circumstances. I'm conflicted on the whole Tookie thing; he apparently has turned things around, but the simple fact remains that he was convicted of some pretty heinous crimes and was instrumental in developing a gang that has caused immeasurable pain and suffering over the years. At the very least he's had plenty of time to get right with his maker and/or himself, but his victims never had that chance. He has lived a long time, while they have been dead a long time. If I were a member of one of his victim's families, I suppose I would want to be there. I doubt any closure occurs, but it's better than nothing.

12-12-2005, 03:05 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think about this whenever I hear about families of murder victims wanting to watch the convicted die. I think if it was someone I loved dearly I'd feel like I'd want to watch. But, this is a big 'but', I don't think it would ease my pain at all. In fact, I think it might make it worse. So ultimately, I wouldn't ever do it.
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12-12-2005, 03:17 PM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I don't really know if I'd watch- I suppose it would just depend on the circumstances. I'm conflicted on the whole Tookie thing; he apparently has turned things around, but the simple fact remains that he was convicted of some pretty heinous crimes and was instrumental in developing a gang that has caused immeasurable pain and suffering over the years. At the very least he's had plenty of time to get right with his maker and/or himself, but his victims never had that chance. He has lived a long time, while they have been dead a long time. If I were a member of one of his victim's families, I suppose I would want to be there. I doubt any closure occurs, but it's better than nothing. __________________
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