[PM_Mama00]

Originally posted by Kevlar281
I think it should be up to the family.

I agree with this. I read the story of a man just recently executed... I happen to know his nephew but he doesn't know that I know about the story. I saw it on the news. Anyways, he stabbed many times and murdered his wife who had told him she wanted a divorce. He was put away on death row. Fifteen years or so later the children decided to finally go see him in prison and decided that they wanted him to be kept alive because they had already lost one parent. It's a whole long story. Anyways, those who suffered the most- his children- wanted him kept a live and gave many reasons for it, and a psychiatrist (I think) even gave reasons to keep him alive and how it would help the grieving process for teh children. Clemency was not granted. I don't think it's fair that those who actually suffered had no say in the situation. I think it should go the same for every case. (if you want the article PM me)