Georgia is one of the few states where the Governor CANNOT order a stay.
From what I understand, it's up to the parole board to grant clemency.
I can beat up demons until the cows come home, and then I can beat up the cows.
Buffy ,'Dirty Girls'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
amyth - Sep 21, 2011 9:30:07 am PDT #27564 of 30001
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Sophia Brooks - Sep 21, 2011 9:35:57 am PDT #27565 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I think I am going to buy myself Amy's book for my birthday.
Allyson - Sep 21, 2011 9:36:29 am PDT #27566 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Georgia is one of the few states where the Governor CANNOT order a stay.
This is what I thought. I don't think the governor can order a stay in texas, either.
But can federal trump state on this, or does cross too deeply into a states rights issue?
I'm just hopeful that something can happen.
Amy - Sep 21, 2011 9:37:24 am PDT #27567 of 30001
Because books.
Aw! Thanks, Sophia! And everyone who's bought it! I just hope you all enjoy it.
Tom Scola - Sep 21, 2011 9:38:34 am PDT #27568 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
The Supremes could intervene, but it doesn't look likely at this point.
The President can only pardon people convicted of a federal crime.
Burrell - Sep 21, 2011 9:56:53 am PDT #27569 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh, that execution! Makes me angry, makes me feel little and ineffectual. How can justice go so completely wrong? I mean, I know I know justice CAN go wrong, I just... why can't someone step in and stop it?
Jessica - Sep 21, 2011 9:58:58 am PDT #27570 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Makes me angry, makes me feel little and ineffectual. How can justice go so completely wrong? I mean, I know I know justice CAN go wrong, I just... why can't someone step in and stop it?
This. So much this.
Ginger - Sep 21, 2011 10:00:33 am PDT #27571 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
At this point, the Pardons and Parole board could reconsider, but it's unlikely. I wouldn't argue that he's not guilty. He may well be. I just don't think the death penalty should ever be on the table on a case heavily based on eyewitness reports.
le nubian - Sep 21, 2011 10:04:36 am PDT #27572 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
If any of you feel like it, you can fax and call the numbers at this link (re: Troy execution). I did the faxes. I am not sure if I feel like calling.
I'm pretty upset by this. I am morally opposed to the death penalty in general and this one feel so unjust particularly.
The Supreme Court interference in the recent 2 TX executions gives me hope that perhaps they can shut this one down too.
Ginger - Sep 21, 2011 10:16:55 am PDT #27573 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I am not morally opposed to the death penalty. I'm opposed to the way it's implemented in this country. I'd have a much better opinion of it if they executed a few rich white guys. I also think there should be national standards for the degree of severity of crime that is eligible for the death penalty. It needs to be a premeditated crime of a horrific nature or a series of killings that show that the killer has no concern for human life.