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Post by Royd on Mar 5, 2009 13:02:43 GMT -6
Somebody, seems to me your death row pet now has you as a pet.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2009 13:11:24 GMT -6
Alright you guys between Wonderwoman, JBS, Stormy and the many others here. I have tears in my eyes. I have met so many great people here and I hope I have let you all know how much you mean to me. Thanks for being my friends. I've met a few nice people who hold views opposite from me as well. Unfortunately, at least one who holds opposite views has made it a mission to step over the line....
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Post by somebody on Mar 5, 2009 13:59:19 GMT -6
I am someone who has spoken to the victims family in my brothers case, but in my case it is a little bit different . I am not someone who just contacted them out of the blue ,with no connection at all to the situation .That is the difference between me and you Somebody . I am unfortunately related to the person who committed this terrible crime , and not someone who wants to be a do gooder and get involved AFTER the fact ,with no connection or reason other than to try and be like a character in a movie .Got to admit , it is a freaking movie , they took alot of creative licenses with parts of the movie . I seen them at my brothers trial day after day . I was there to listen to every detail of what my brother did and every detail about the man he murdered . I felt the need to reach out after the fact ,not sure how I would be received , because I felt very sorry for the loss they suffered at the hands of my family member . I felt tremendous guilt for what he did . His wife told me " I wanted to speak to you but was told by the prosecutor not to . I felt so bad for you sitting alone day after day ." We still talk from time to time, but she has since moved to Florida . She has often asked me " What will be accomplished putting him to death after all these years " and for that I have no answer . Everyone on both sides is hurt and I would never attempt to push my brothers good points on them . I would never ask them to forgive my brother because it is not my place . I would never push them to support clemency . If you was to contact your inmates victim survivors , I doubt they would be as receptive to you because you are someone who wants to insert yourself into the situation after the fact . I don't believe your motives are pure but perhaps you hope to get them on your side and push for clemency . Leaving them be would be best . I remember reading your introduction on this board. I must say that I was very impressed by the integrity in your story. This post touches me as well. Seems like you are a caring person. I can understand it that you would never attempt to push your brothers good points on them, nor ask them to forgive your brother or push them to support clemency. Neither will I...
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Post by somebody on Mar 5, 2009 14:37:51 GMT -6
Hi Andie,
I see what you mean. You wrote: "First, I never implied that you are in a romantic relationship-it was just a general statement to people who write to murderers whether they are family, friends, or more." Ok! Now I understand.
Then you wrote: "If you accept that person by continuing to write to them then some how, I assume that their past action does not phase you anymore. Like I said, you could have stopped writing after you found out exactly what they did if that action personally and morally bothered you-but you didn't. And whether or not you continue to write to anyother DR inmate you speak from experience and you understand why other people continue to write or begin to write to murderers. Its a web and it pretty much socializes murder. That is: it is someone will always support you if you take another life. THAT IS NOT RIGHT.
My reply: "I understand how it looks like. It does look like I think that past actions do not phase me anymore. I can only say that it did and does bother me. A lot, actually. It is so hard to explain. I hope I will succeed by trying but I doubt it that I can ever be able to put this into words. I do not socialize murder, although it might seem so. To me it was more like that story in the bible (don't remember where) in which is stated that helping the poor, and helping the ones who have been bad (prisoners) were described as good things to do. To me it is not about supporting or approving. It's about trying to help. I can understand people doing this. I think it might be good. Priests, nuns, wise people... I am not like them of course. I just continued writing with this inmate because of his remorse and my promise to stay until the end (of his life). I will not do it again because it happens to be too hard for me. I am not a priest at all. I have been so mad - and still am - when it comes to the crime he committed. I can only hope that you will believe me. You probably wont.
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Post by somebody on Mar 5, 2009 14:38:53 GMT -6
Somebody, seems to me your death row pet now has you as a pet. Pets are not allowed in prison ;D
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Post by Californian on Mar 5, 2009 19:46:40 GMT -6
Somebody, seems to me your death row pet now has you as a pet. Pets are not allowed in prison ;D Guess you won't be able to visit.
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Post by somebody on Mar 6, 2009 7:14:33 GMT -6
Pets are not allowed in prison ;D Guess you won't be able to visit. Guess I desperatelly need a collar and a lead. ;D
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Post by lawrence on Mar 6, 2009 7:37:37 GMT -6
Girl your leaning, Bob you have to admit, this one is interesting.
next.............................
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