Condemmed to die because he is black

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/opinion/condemned-to-die-because-hes-black.html?smid=fb-share&_r=2&

The prosecutor asked, “You have determined that the sex factor, that a male is more violent than a female because that’s just the way it is, and that the race factor, black, increases the future dangerousness for various complicated reasons; is that correct?”

“Yes,” the psychologist, Walter Quijano, answered.

Because a finding of future dangerousness is a prerequisite for a death sentence in Texas, the prosecutor then argued in closing that the jury should rely on that race-based expert testimony to find that Mr. Buck would pose a future danger. The jury accepted the prosecutor’s recommendation, and Mr. Buck was sentenced to death.

Just another hump to get over.

[Karee 4,190]

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/opinion/condemned-to-die-because-hes-black.html?smid=fb-share&_r=2&

The prosecutor asked, “You have determined that the sex factor, that a male is more violent than a female because that’s just the way it is, and that the race factor, black, increases the future dangerousness for various complicated reasons; is that correct?”

“Yes,” the psychologist, Walter Quijano, answered.

Because a finding of future dangerousness is a prerequisite for a death sentence in Texas, the prosecutor then argued in closing that the jury should rely on that race-based expert testimony to find that Mr. Buck would pose a future danger. The jury accepted the prosecutor’s recommendation, and Mr. Buck was sentenced to death.

Just another hump to get over.

A NYT opinion piece. Let me see if I can find the actual facts.

[Karee 4,190]

Duane Edward Buck (born 1963) is an African-American man convicted of shooting three people, killing two in 1995. He was scheduled to be executed on September 15, 2011, however, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a stay of the process.^[1][2]

In 1995 the then 32-year-old Buck shot and killed his former girlfriend and a man in her apartment, for which he was sentenced to death. At the trial a psychologist testified that black people were statistically more likely to commit violence, an assertion that has been the cornerstone of his death penalty appeal; that his conviction was racially biased. In 2000 Texas Attorney General John Cornyn recommended that six cases, including Buck's be reviewed for racially biased testimony. Buck's was not although the other five were (in all five cases the defendants were again sentenced to die) because the state argued that the racial reference was only a small part of the case.^[3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Buck

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Duane Edward Buck (born 1963) is an African-American man convicted of shooting three people, killing two in 1995. He was scheduled to be executed on September 15, 2011, however, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a stay of the process.^[1][2]

In 1995 the then 32-year-old Buck shot and killed his former girlfriend and a man in her apartment, for which he was sentenced to death. At the trial a psychologist testified that black people were statistically more likely to commit violence, an assertion that has been the cornerstone of his death penalty appeal; that his conviction was racially biased. In 2000 Texas Attorney General John Cornyn recommended that six cases, including Buck's be reviewed for racially biased testimony. Buck's was not although the other five were (in all five cases the defendants were again sentenced to die) because the state argued that the racial reference was only a small part of the case.^[3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Buck

Why should race be any part of the case?

[Karee 4,190]

Why should race be any part of the case?

It shouldn't. But as you see the appeals courts ruled it was so miniscule it had no bearing on the case.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

It shouldn't. But as you see the appeals courts ruled it was so miniscule it had no bearing on the case.

How small would it have to be in order for it not to matter? A small part is still a part.

[GandD 5,966]

Yeah, OJ should have been found innocent because Mark Thurman said n***** a few times. C'mon Marvin.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Yeah, OJ should have been found innocent because Mark Thurman said n***** a few times. C'mon Marvin.

OJ should have been in jail period. Race should never have a factor, no matter how small. The mere fact that someone actually said that in court and it flew shows we have a problem. The next time a white person goes on a shooting spree and lives, they won't use his skin color as a factor.

[Karee 4,190]

How small would it have to be in order for it not to matter? A small part is still a part.

I guess if you turn over enough rocks and your sole purpose is to find racism, then you can find perceived racism in any situation if you look hard enough.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I guess if you turn over enough rocks and your sole purpose is to find racism, then you can find perceived racism in any situation if you look hard enough.

Here's a question for you:

Would the convict's skin color come into play if he was a white male and this was a mass shooting? Would they get a specialist to come in and say since this is a mass shooting and the majority of those are white males, he should be executed?

This is the subtle racism I am talking about. If you can't even judge a black man without using his skin color as a reason he should be killed, how is it not racist?

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BTW, congrats on actually finding an article with a baiting title.

Here's a question for you:

Would the convict's skin color come into play if he was a white male and this was a mass shooting? Would they get a specialist to come in and say since this is a mass shooting and the majority of those are white males, he should be executed?

This is the subtle racism I am talking about. If you can't even judge a black man without using his skin color as a reason he should be killed, how is it not racist?

Marvin, it only comes in to play by some people. Sometimes its whites, sometimes its blacks. In all cases its the dickheads of each respective group.

[Karee 4,190]

Here's a question for you:

Would the convict's skin color come into play if he was a white male and this was a mass shooting? Would they get a specialist to come in and say since this is a mass shooting and the majority of those are white males, he should be executed?

This is the subtle racism I am talking about. If you can't even judge a black man without using his skin color as a reason he should be killed, how is it not racist?

Like I said you can find racism anywhere if that's all you're looking for. I tend to think the guy is getting executed because he shot and killed his ex ol lady and her new ol man. But there's always people coming up with the flimsiest of reasons to get these guys off death row here in Texas. This is another one of those. The dude gunned down 3 people (2 of them dead) with children in the house. Bottom line.

However, I did find this interesting:

Over fifteen years ago, I survived a tragic shooting in which I lost a dear friend. I now find myself pleading to spare the life of another beloved friend – Duane Buck, the person responsible for nearly taking my life. Duane is scheduled to be put to death in Texas in a matter of days despite appeals to stop his execution by me and another unlikely supporter – a prosecutor from his trial.

Race-Based Reprieve? Family Asks Perry to Choose Life: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

From the moment the crime happened, Duane has been deeply remorseful and taken full responsibility for the suffering he caused. Anyone who knows Duane understands that he was not himself on that terrible day in July 1995 when, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, he shot me and Debra Gardner and Kenneth Butler, who tragically did not survive.

Duane has been like a brother to me since well before the crime occurred. We spoke right after I was released from the hospital following the shooting. Duane expressed profound sorrow and disbelief at his actions. My Christian faith has taught me to forgive even the most horrible transgressions, and so I did just that. I forgave Duane that very day.

Last week in Austin, Texas, I shared my story of forgiveness with Governor Rick Perry’s legal counsel. I asked Governor Perry to listen to my call for mercy and halt Duane’s September 15 execution. Duane must be held accountable, but he does not need to be executed for justice to be served.

While in prison, Duane has been a model prisoner who has not had one single disciplinary problem. He has spent his days reflecting, atoning, and deepening his faith in God.

Turning to God has also helped me deal with my own grief – grief that will only be worsened if Duane’s execution goes forward. My faith teaches me that we must love one another and honor all life. I hope that Governor Perry, himself a man of faith, follows these lessons and stops the cycle of violence from continuing.

Duane’s execution would be particularly unjust because Duane’s race played a role in why he was sentenced to death. The prosecution presented evidence to the jury that Duane would be a future danger because he is African-American. Indeed, Duane’s trial prosecutor also recently appealed to Governor Perry to halt the execution to ensure that Duane receives a fair sentence.

I thank God that I am able to share Duane’s story and plead on his behalf. I pray that Governor Perry acts with the compassion that faith calls us to and that he spares Duane’s life.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/a-victims-plea-for-clemency-for-duane-buck/2011/09/15/gIQAlFprUK_blog.html

Seems the guy has remorse and and has somewhat gotten his $hit together in the joint. That might be a good reason to commute his sentence to life in prison. Unfortunately, this guy committed his crime in Texas, and good ol Rick Perry is all about killing as many people as he can while he's in office. He's only pro-life when it comes to abortion. Once your a$$ hits the real world, all that pro life propaganda goes out the window.

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He does not deny his guilt in these terrible crimes, so there is no question that he must be punished.

seems cut and dried really.

[Danno 1,228]

Here's a question for you:

Would the convict's skin color come into play if he was a white male and this was a mass shooting? Would they get a specialist to come in and say since this is a mass shooting and the majority of those are white males, he should be executed?

Wait a minute marvin.... bad example because just the other day you went down this "spree killer/ serial killer" road and it was proven even in these cases Blacks are over represented.

ONe of the things I find troubling is how these cases of "wrong" against blacks are always with Black criminals.

Where are the Rosa Parks of today?

PS: I am sympathetic to your main point.

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Wait a minute marvin.... bad example because just the other day you went down this "spree killer/ serial killer" road and it was proven even in these cases Blacks are over represented.

ONe of the things I find troubling is how these cases of "wrong" against blacks are always with Black criminals.

Where are the Rosa Parks of today?

PS: I am sympathetic to your main point.

Because if the criminal is white, their race is never brought into the question.