JimBowie1958
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- Sep 25, 2011
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That would be considered Unconstitutional as it would be considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Why?
They are going to die, why not at least give them that option as they await execution?
Most find a remorse and this might be a good relief from some guilt.
Killers do not find remorse. The psychologist assigned to California's death row, Vonda Pelto, wrote a book about her experiences dealing with death row inmates. The title is "No Remorse" which might give you a clue.
Some don't, and some do.
The author might have had an axe to grind.
Interview with a death row inmate - In Depth - Al Jazeera English
Are you remorseful about it?
Shit, I've been remorseful for a long time, not just about that but about a lotta things. Plenty of time to contemplate and reflect on all the things you've done in your life, and every one of them deserves remorse. Eventually it's gonna creep in, depression's gonna creep in, all that's gonna take effect.
And really if I could say look I'm sorry for what I've done, I'm sorry I killed your dad, what the hell would that mean to her? It's not gonna make her feel any better, especially if she wants me dead.
Death row diary offers rare glimpse into a morbid world - CNN.com
Dear Sis:
Tomorrow Elmer will be executed and I'll be next up to bat, with 15 days to live. (Elmer Carrol was executed May 29 for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl.)
A situation like this tends to make you reflect on the elusive nature of time itself, which some folks -- physicists and metaphysicists alike -- claim is an illusion anyway. Real or not it sure seems to be going someplace quickly!
I read in a recent newspaper article that the brother and sister of Fred Griffis, the victim in my case, are angry that I'm still alive and eager for my execution. These are understandable human feelings. I have a brother and sister myself and I cannot honestly say how I would deal with it if something happened to you or Jeff at the hands of another. I have thought of Fred many times over the years and grieved over his senseless death.
Many on death row do find remorse, but cant express it the same way we don out here.