"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/30/2006 11:22 AM, Rick wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:
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Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful
from us, eh?


Judging by the number of Iraqis that have been executed before the US
ever got there I think the Iraqis' are experts in capital punishment.

I would have like them to write into their constitution - no capital
punishment but that was to much to hope for.





One of the news channels said Saddam was responsible for the deaths of
100,000 of his countrymen. I don't know if that is approximately correct.

I don't think that number is even remotely close. In the al-Anfal operation
alone, he killed in excess of 100,000 Kurds.

I'd bet the number is closer to a quarter to a half million...and that
doesn't even count the number of Iraqis who died because he launched a war
against Iran, launched a war against Kuwait, and violated UN sanctions
(leading to a third war).

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/30/2006 1:23 PM, JR North wrote:
Watched the footage this morning. Kudos to the Iraqis for getting the job
done quick. I wish our system was so efficient.


In recent years "we" have discovered that at least some of those we have
condemned to die were innocent of the crimes for which they were sentenced
to capital punishment. We have no doubt executed some in this country who
were innocent, but once the convicted are dead no one expends energy
exonerating them.

I'm against capital punishment...but there's little doubt about Saddam's
culpability for the crimes that he was accused of.

"RCE" wrote in message
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/30/2006 1:51 PM, JR North wrote:
In recent years, the advancement in forensics has eliminated to a VERY
large degree the error rate in capital convictions, as well as many
other less serious crimes. It will only get better with time. It is due
to this that: "In recent years "we" have discovered that at least some
of those we have condemned to die (in the past) were innocent of the
crimes for which they were sentenced to capital punishment."

JR



In recent years, we have also discovered that the FBI and local police
evidence-gathering organizations lie about their findings, that police
shoot unarmed and innocent suspects, and that overzealous prosecutors
make up evidence and testimony for political purposes, ala the Duke
"rape" case. In any event, I am opposed to capital punishment, and the
fact that our system is provably flawed only enhances my position.

I also am (and always have been) opposed to capital punishment. But, we
also have to
change the rules for life imprisonment lifestyles for those found guilty
under law. No more "retirement" homes with all the luxuries of cable TV,
recreation centers and other perks that some of their law abiding victims
could not afford.

Eisboch

Thumbs up to Eisboch. I agree 100%.

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:12:06 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:
Confirmed



Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful
from us, eh?

Until we came along, Moslems killed no one for any reason.

Go back to playing with yourself, Harry.
--
John

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:33:56 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 12/30/2006 1:51 PM, JR North wrote:
In recent years, the advancement in forensics has eliminated to a VERY
large degree the error rate in capital convictions, as well as many other
less serious crimes. It will only get better with time. It is due to this
that: "In recent years "we" have discovered that at least some of those
we have condemned to die (in the past) were innocent of the crimes for
which they were sentenced to capital punishment."

JR



In recent years, we have also discovered that the FBI and local police
evidence-gathering organizations lie about their findings, that police
shoot unarmed and innocent suspects, and that overzealous prosecutors make
up evidence and testimony for political purposes, ala the Duke "rape"
case. In any event, I am opposed to capital punishment, and the fact that
our system is provably flawed only enhances my position.

I also am (and always have been) opposed to capital punishment. But, we
also have to
change the rules for life imprisonment lifestyles for those found guilty
under law. No more "retirement" homes with all the luxuries of cable TV,
recreation centers and other perks that some of their law abiding victims
could not afford.

Eisboch


Amen. Follow the leadership of that sheriff out in Arizona, or whereever,
that has the prisoners living in tents and working.
--
John

Harry Krause wrote:
On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:
Confirmed


Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful
from us, eh?

An appropriate punishment for the crimes that Saddam committed.

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:11:18 -0500, Bert Robbins wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:
On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:
Confirmed


Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful
from us, eh?

An appropriate punishment for the crimes that Saddam committed.

Speaking of punishment...today we played Shenandoah Valley - very nice
course, and the price, $25 including cart, was just right!
--
John

JohnH wrote:
On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:11:18 -0500, Bert Robbins wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:
On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:
Confirmed

Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful
from us, eh?
An appropriate punishment for the crimes that Saddam committed.

Speaking of punishment...today we played Shenandoah Valley - very nice
course, and the price, $25 including cart, was just right!

I played Poolesville, MD and stunk up the place, putting was good but,
everything else was weak. $24.95 with cart through Monday.

Played Augustine, Stafford VA, last Tuesday and it kicked my butt,
69.7/138 from the middle tees, only $29.95.

JohnH wrote:

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:12:06 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:

Confirmed



Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful

from us, eh?

Until we came along, Moslems killed no one for any reason.

Go back to playing with yourself, Harry.
--
John

You go, John. You've earned everyone's high esteem because you can argue
with Harry endlessly.

--
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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:46:28 -0500, Dan
wrote:

JohnH wrote:

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:12:06 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


On 12/30/2006 9:00 AM, Jim wrote:

Confirmed



Ahh, capital punishment. Well, the Iraqis have learned something useful

from us, eh?

Until we came along, Moslems killed no one for any reason.

Go back to playing with yourself, Harry.
--
John

You go, John. You've earned everyone's high esteem because you can argue
with Harry endlessly.

I do not argue with Harry.

Goodbye, Dan.
--
John