Looks like I may be the only one to stand against the tide, but so be it.
37 years in jail. Clear track record of acceptance of her personal guilt and responsibility. Clear break with her past (unlike others in the Manson family). A faith backed up by good works over the long term. In a prison hospital since March with terminal brain cancer.
I would be OK with compasionate release at this point.
As would I.
'track record'
Well, when a person is locked up in jail away from society, it's hard to continue their heinous acts...
I have always barfed at prisoners being released for "good behavior" = like child molesters - who haven't molested any children since being in prison. (Think about it = it'll catch up to ya)
I understand what you're saying, but I disagree. The fact that Atkins has plead for parole demonstrates that she has not truly accepted responsibility for her actions. She ended lives. Having her freedom taken away for the rest of her life, because of what she did, and not fighting that decision--that would show ownership of her crimes.