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To: SmithL
I think subjective judgments about character are not really relevant in death penalty cases.

There's a way around that -- do away with clemency altogether, considering that it is generally a crass exercise in politics to begin with.

2 posted on 12/12/2005 7:52:51 AM PST by kevkrom ("Zero-sum games are transactions mostly initiated by thieves and governments." - Walter Williams)
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To: kevkrom

I dunno. I can't judge from afar, and neither can you.

Yes, I can judge from afar.


24 posted on 12/12/2005 8:23:07 AM PST by Paisan
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