Everything's funny, but this...

I don't typically comment on the political stuff.  Maybe it was the family in which I was raised.  (My parents NEVER told us who they voted for.  Said it was "none of your business.")  I'm not a big right-winger, or even very left-leaning.  I vote because it's the "right thing to do".  But every now and then, something happens that keeps me up all night.  Last night was one of those nights.

Last night a man was executed.  Actually, two men were executed yesterday, but one amidst all sorts of press.  Now, while I won't even pretend to understand the facts of either case, the deepest part of my being feels that execution is just wrong.  It doesn't really matter to me that witnesses recanted their testimony.  That the prosecution feels that "it was a solid win."  That there is new DNA evidence.  Doesn't matter. 

Do I think that some people deserve to die for the crimes they commit?  Ab-so-freakin'-lutely.  Do I think that some crimes that are not even eligible for the death penalty should be?  Oh yes.  But in my eyes, putting even one innocent person to death is too many.

Some may find that interesting. I'm not a very religious person.  It's not that I think God should be the one to decide when you meet your maker.  I have a degree in Criminal Justice for crying out loud. Some may not find that interesting, knowing what I know about the justice system.  Either way - it's just who I am.

So, I didn't sleep last night because I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility that an innocent man was killed in the name of justice.  I believe very strongly in the justice system - beyond a reasonable doubt is as good as it can get.  But potentially putting an innocent man to death to justify killing off all the cretins in the world is just too high a price for me. 

Thanks for letting me vent.

~Becky

Just Wrong

Steve and I saw this video while we were watching TV last night. The only thing we could think to say was "that's just wrong."

I don't know. Regardless of how you feel about Obama, what do you think about your president's head turned into a Chia Pet? I know that I'm not a fan...

Here's the link just in case the video doesn't show up.

~Becky