I agree! It's NOT right! EVERY human life is valuable and we all have an obligation to help and support each other through this life. No one has the right to end a life and what sort of message does it send, when that is the punishment for those who do.
The death penalty is an archaic practice that has NO place in a modern world, particularly not a first world country like the USA. I'm thankful that I live in a country that has not supported state sanctioned killing for many decades.
I watched an interview recently between US defense attorney Bryan Stevenson and Richard Branson (of the Virgin empire) and they discussed how those caught up on death row are mostly the poor, simply unable to afford adequate legal representation. They actually said it was "better to be rich and guilty than poor and innocent in the USA". This is atrocious! And needs to change!! They also stated that "1 out of every 9 on death row are ultimately found innocent & if one in every 9 patients died under anesthetic we would stop using it... or if 1 out of every 9 planes went down, we wouldn't fly". It's the legal system that is broken and whether innocent or no... none of us have the right to take the life of another under ANY circumstances!
I went onto the Dr Phil show webpage and was going to e-mail him links to your posts. However, their submission form asks for many details including full name, date of birth, address etc. Due to the fact that I do not know all of your details and that it only accepts addresses in America in the available fields (& I'm in Australia), I have copied the following from their frequently asked questions so you can send a copy of your posts directly.
Good Luck! Nicki
What is the mailing address for Dr. Phil?
Dr. Phil show 5482 Wilshire Boulevard #1902 Los Angeles, CA 90036
Due to the volume of mail received, letters, photographs, legal documents, medical materials, manuscripts and other personal items cannot be returned. Please consider this when sending original items.
Materials other than letters are not usually reviewed. You may choose to spare the expense and effort of sending further documentation unless requested by our producers.
Nearly every guest on the show starts with a letter or e-mail to us, and we look forward to your thoughts, comments, concerns and stories.
I guess I'll repay the favor - by publicly thanking you for helping me support my friend in prison. Without your connecting link I wouldn't have been able to provide him with all I now can. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you for your support & for helping me to bring a little long awaited happiness into his world!
Nicki
P.S. It sounds like you'll make a good wife for B some day, with those cleaning skills you speak of :D
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The death penalty is an archaic practice that has NO place in a modern world, particularly not a first world country like the USA. I'm thankful that I live in a country that has not supported state sanctioned killing for many decades.
I watched an interview recently between US defense attorney Bryan Stevenson and Richard Branson (of the Virgin empire) and they discussed how those caught up on death row are mostly the poor, simply unable to afford adequate legal representation. They actually said it was "better to be rich and guilty than poor and innocent in the USA". This is atrocious! And needs to change!! They also stated that "1 out of every 9 on death row are ultimately found innocent & if one in every 9 patients died under anesthetic we would stop using it... or if 1 out of every 9 planes went down, we wouldn't fly". It's the legal system that is broken and whether innocent or no... none of us have the right to take the life of another under ANY circumstances!
I wish you both well. Take care
Nicki
Good Luck! Nicki
What is the mailing address for Dr. Phil?
Dr. Phil show
5482 Wilshire Boulevard #1902
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Due to the volume of mail received, letters, photographs, legal documents, medical materials, manuscripts and other personal items cannot be returned. Please consider this when sending original items.
Materials other than letters are not usually reviewed. You may choose to spare the expense and effort of sending further documentation unless requested by our producers.
Nearly every guest on the show starts with a letter or e-mail to us, and we look forward to your thoughts, comments, concerns and stories.
I guess I'll repay the favor - by publicly thanking you for helping me support my friend in prison. Without your connecting link I wouldn't have been able to provide him with all I now can. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you for your support & for helping me to bring a little long awaited happiness into his world!
Nicki
P.S. It sounds like you'll make a good wife for B some day, with those cleaning skills you speak of :D