Jodi Arias Mistrial... again

[Jimmy Higgins]

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The decision removes the death penalty as an option and leaves the judge to sentence Arias to either life in prison or a life term with the possibility of release after 25 years.

Had a male committed this crime, he'd have been given the death penalty. Why do we still pretend there is equal protection under the law when it comes to the death penalty.

 

[laughing dog]

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The decision removes the death penalty as an option and leaves the judge to sentence Arias to either life in prison or a life term with the possibility of release after 25 years.

Had a male committed this crime, he'd have been given the death penalty. Why do we still pretend there is equal protection under the law when it comes to the death penalty.

Two juries could not come up with the death sentence. The force of matriarchy is still strong.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

What I don't understand is that she was found guilty of First Degree Murder. That means a pretty cold hearted killing. Yet she still doesn't get death in a case a guy most likely would have.

For a long time the sex and race of the victim has been the overriding factor in the punishment dealt to the convicted. I wish the Supreme Court could step in and say enough is enough, no more death penalty.

 

[Derec]

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The decision removes the death penalty as an option and leaves the judge to sentence Arias to either life in prison or a life term with the possibility of release after 25 years.

Had a male committed this crime, he'd have been given the death penalty. Why do we still pretend there is equal protection under the law when it comes to the death penalty.

Glad you're coming around.

The force of matriarchy is still strong.

You too.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

What I don't understand is that she was found guilty of First Degree Murder. That means a pretty cold hearted killing. Yet she still doesn't get death in a case a guy most likely would have.

For a long time the sex and race of the victim has been the overriding factor in the punishment dealt to the convicted. I wish the Supreme Court could step in and say enough is enough, no more death penalty.

Or just execute a wider range of people. A few of them are bound to be guilty of something.

 

[Derec]

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[Jimmy Higgins]

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Had a male committed this crime, he'd have been given the death penalty. Why do we still pretend there is equal protection under the law when it comes to the death penalty.

Glad you're coming around.

Coming around? Don't be insulting!

This trial is another case showing that there is no equal protection regarding the death penalty. This goes further than merely white women.

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What I don't understand is that she was found guilty of First Degree Murder. That means a pretty cold hearted killing. Yet she still doesn't get death in a case a guy most likely would have.

For a long time the sex and race of the victim has been the overriding factor in the punishment dealt to the convicted. I wish the Supreme Court could step in and say enough is enough, no more death penalty.

Or just execute a wider range of people. A few of them are bound to be guilty of something.

It worked for Stalin.

Though the comment is a bit off-topic as there is no doubt regarding her guilt of the crime. The question is what should the punishment be. In some places in America, death is still the way to go. In this case, were the roles reversed, I have a hard time thinking the guy wouldn't have gotten death.

 

[Derec]

This trial is another case showing that there is no equal protection regarding the death penalty. This goes further than merely white women.

Yes, there is also things like race and class. But when people on the Left talk about discrepancies with death penalty they usually omit gender because it doesn't fit their ideological presuppositions. Hence you "coming around".

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

This trial is another case showing that there is no equal protection regarding the death penalty. This goes further than merely white women.

Yes, there is also things like race and class. But when people on the Left talk about discrepancies with death penalty they usually omit gender because it doesn't fit their ideological presuppositions. Hence you "coming around".

What the fuck are you talking about? A woman murdered is more likely to lead to a death penalty. The stats are quite clear on that. You seem to think that means the there is an institutional bias set up just to piss you off.

 

[ZiprHead]

Jodi who?

 

[Derec]

Yes, there is also things like race and class. But when people on the Left talk about discrepancies with death penalty they usually omit gender because it doesn't fit their ideological presuppositions. Hence you "coming around".

What the fuck are you talking about? A woman murdered is more likely to lead to a death penalty. The stats are quite clear on that.

And a female murderer far less likely to end up on death row.

 

[Derec]

Jodi who?

See  Murder of Travis Alexander

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

What the fuck are you talking about? A woman murdered is more likely to lead to a death penalty. The stats are quite clear on that.

And a female murderer far less likely to end up on death row.

You don't seem to be following. The sex/race of a VICTIM is what matters, not the convicted.

 

[Toni]

And a female murderer far less likely to end up on death row.

You don't seem to be following. The sex/race of a VICTIM is what matters, not the convicted.

Women are less likely to get the death penalty. Now some would argue that more womn should be sentenced to death. In fact I think that is Derec's go to position, regardless of issue.

But I would argue that fewer people--really NO person--should be given the death penalty. Period.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

You don't seem to be following. The sex/race of a VICTIM is what matters, not the convicted.

Women are less likely to get the death penalty. Now some would argue that more womn should be sentenced to death.

If a white female is killed, there can be a 7 times higher chance of getting the death penalty relative to a white man.

But I would argue that fewer people--really NO person--should be given the death penalty. Period.

In general I agree, but there is usually a threshold that does exist such as this case from the murder of a family in 1989.

 

[Duke Leto]

Jodi who?

You lucky bastard...