I Am Become Deathby: Dean BarkerSun Oct 11, 2009 at 20:24:32 PM EDT |
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The heartbreaking, shocking tragedy of the Mont Vernon murder will make it tempting for lawmakers from that area to grandstand on the issue of capital punishment instead of delving into the more complex reasons of why something so awful could happen in the first place.
Will thoughtfulness and restraint be shown by our representatives in the face of such a horrendous crime? One of the public servants representing Mont Vernon is Bill O'Brien. His recent thoughts on the assisted suicide bill: Rep. William O'Brien, R-Mont Vernon, said the bill sets up "death panels" that administer what he called "death doses," and asked Weed whether their use should be limited to "death centers." So, no. |