Well, from the facts presented there is no question that the minorities are leading in death penalty statistics all around. I think the fact that minorities are leading the statistics will soon cause some cases to arise from minorities saying that they are being racially sentenced. What a surprise that the southern state of Texas is one of the leading states that has used the federal death penalty sentence. I am not saying that all southern states are like this, but there could be a possibility of racial profiling in death penalty decisions throughout. When you add the number of people being requested for the death penalty, excluding the African Americans, the total is 229 whereas just the African Americans are at 238, which leads me to believe that there might still be some racism throughout these cases.
I too was not shocked at all when I saw that Texas was leading the death penalty crusade. Texas (in general) takes pride in its harshness when it comes to criminals and sentencing and we all know its record when it comes to minorities and racism. Put those two things together and you have a recipe and a potential for racially charged death penalty sentences. Does it happen in every case? No, it doesn't. But, does it happen is some? Yes, of course it does and that is what makes it so sickening and sad.
This was a very eye opening article. The statistics on the use of the death penalty on the federal level were surprising to me, especially the one about the amount of people that have been executed since Congress authorized it in 1790. There have only been 343 federal executions in 222 years? I was sure that that number was going to be much higher, but I can’t say that I am disappointed by it (especially considering how corrupt our justice system has been throughout our history). I was also a little taken aback by the fact that only 2 women have been executed. That means that one federal female execution happens every 111 years; that’s crazy!
I was also saddened (but not shocked) to see how racially skewed the statistics are for minorities. I am not going to say that racism is prevalent in all of those cases, but it has definitely played a part in some of them.
to be honestly with you these are just numbers they change regularly. if we had a better system to have better numbers that are adequate, not by what the media and our surveys apply in our justice system. If we had honest people working for the justice system using the death penalty for the right purpose instead just using the death penalty as to get rid of people maybe our society would understand why we need the death penalty. it is sad and shocking that race plays a factor in the death penalty.
I have to agree with you that we need a better system in place but the question is how do we do this? We know from the texts we have read that race is a problem in our justice system. It is the new generation that is coming up to be the one's to put this into affect and I truly hope to see in my lifetime this take place.Sadly I don't feel this will be the case.
Heidi Chiavario, crj 114 Whether the jury consists of mostly black or white should not to have to be a factor on who gets the death penalty or who doesn't. I don't feel it should be an issue of what color your skin is but more so what your bias are. I feel that the way they choose the jury should have to be an evenly mixed group of individuals that have no bias.It sickens me that race is such a factor in every aspect of our everyday lives much less when you are deciding to end someone's life. It is hard for me to understand, I was raised it is the morels and values you should see in the person or people we cross not the color or ethnicity.
i agree with you. It it is pretty sick that people see others of their race than the real person. Everybody of every race commits crime. It should matter what color someone is but with his world these days, thats all that seems to matter anymore.
I believe that women are just as violent as men but yet they get different treatment. Seeing that only four women have been excuted is slight of a shock considering that there should be way more. I'm not one for the death penalty because it is not giving out equally as the statistics state.
I definitely agree that women are as violent as men, or rather that they can be. I also am not for it because a penalty as permanent as death should only be used in a flawless system, as the American Justice system is knowingly not.
Without any prior knowledge to this subject, from the statistics alone, a person would realize that the death penalty is not fair. The statistics suggest that the numbers of deaths as far as race to race are not balanced at all. Minorities are at the top of all death penalty statistics. This should seem ludicrous because the term minority suggest "less of" so it is obvious that the death penalty is not fair. The same could be same from the ratio of men to women. The death penalty should be abolished until it can be proven that it will be administered fairly.
I don't think that it should be abolished, but I do think that the jury along with the Attorney General should both be looked into a little bit more deeply to see if either of the two have racially bias opinions against minorities to see if that might be why the statistics are skewed.
I think in all fairness that the death penalty is a copout for men and the state that has it. Race does play a big factor in it, but really that wont change anytime soon.Because that means everyone one must have an open mind about everything.Have them explain there reason for it then you give your point then meet in the middle. we just want to play follow the leader and not break free and be a leader
Well, from the facts presented there is no question that the minorities are leading in death penalty statistics all around. I think the fact that minorities are leading the statistics will soon cause some cases to arise from minorities saying that they are being racially sentenced. What a surprise that the southern state of Texas is one of the leading states that has used the federal death penalty sentence. I am not saying that all southern states are like this, but there could be a possibility of racial profiling in death penalty decisions throughout. When you add the number of people being requested for the death penalty, excluding the African Americans, the total is 229 whereas just the African Americans are at 238, which leads me to believe that there might still be some racism throughout these cases.
ReplyDeleteI too was not shocked at all when I saw that Texas was leading the death penalty crusade. Texas (in general) takes pride in its harshness when it comes to criminals and sentencing and we all know its record when it comes to minorities and racism. Put those two things together and you have a recipe and a potential for racially charged death penalty sentences. Does it happen in every case? No, it doesn't. But, does it happen is some? Yes, of course it does and that is what makes it so sickening and sad.
DeleteFederal cases actually ope the jury pool to a larger geo area (outside of counties). This goes to jury selection.
DeleteI agree to what you are explaining but we need a simple one procedure and one standard!
DeleteThis was a very eye opening article. The statistics on the use of the death penalty on the federal level were surprising to me, especially the one about the amount of people that have been executed since Congress authorized it in 1790. There have only been 343 federal executions in 222 years? I was sure that that number was going to be much higher, but I can’t say that I am disappointed by it (especially considering how corrupt our justice system has been throughout our history). I was also a little taken aback by the fact that only 2 women have been executed. That means that one federal female execution happens every 111 years; that’s crazy!
ReplyDeleteI was also saddened (but not shocked) to see how racially skewed the statistics are for minorities. I am not going to say that racism is prevalent in all of those cases, but it has definitely played a part in some of them.
to be honestly with you these are just numbers they change regularly. if we had a better system to have better numbers that are adequate, not by what the media and our surveys apply in our justice system. If we had honest people working for the justice system using the death penalty for the right purpose instead just using the death penalty as to get rid of people maybe our society would understand why we need the death penalty. it is sad and shocking that race plays a factor in the death penalty.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you that we need a better system in place but the question is how do we do this? We know from the texts we have read that race is a problem in our justice system. It is the new generation that is coming up to be the one's to put this into affect and I truly hope to see in my lifetime this take place.Sadly I don't feel this will be the case.
DeleteHeidi Chiavario, crj 114
ReplyDeleteWhether the jury consists of mostly black or white should not to have to be a factor on who gets the death penalty or who doesn't. I don't feel it should be an issue of what color your skin is but more so what your bias are. I feel that the way they choose the jury should have to be an evenly mixed group of individuals that have no bias.It sickens me that race is such a factor in every aspect of our everyday lives much less when you are deciding to end someone's life. It is hard for me to understand, I was raised it is the morels and values you should see in the person or people we cross not the color or ethnicity.
i agree with you. It it is pretty sick that people see others of their race than the real person. Everybody of every race commits crime. It should matter what color someone is but with his world these days, thats all that seems to matter anymore.
DeleteI believe that women are just as violent as men but yet they get different treatment. Seeing that only four women have been excuted is slight of a shock considering that there should be way more. I'm not one for the death penalty because it is not giving out equally as the statistics state.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that women are as violent as men, or rather that they can be. I also am not for it because a penalty as permanent as death should only be used in a flawless system, as the American Justice system is knowingly not.
DeleteWithout any prior knowledge to this subject, from the statistics alone, a person would realize that the death penalty is not fair. The statistics suggest that the numbers of deaths as far as race to race are not balanced at all. Minorities are at the top of all death penalty statistics. This should seem ludicrous because the term minority suggest "less of" so it is obvious that the death penalty is not fair. The same could be same from the ratio of men to women. The death penalty should be abolished until it can be proven that it will be administered fairly.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that it should be abolished, but I do think that the jury along with the Attorney General should both be looked into a little bit more deeply to see if either of the two have racially bias opinions against minorities to see if that might be why the statistics are skewed.
DeleteI think in all fairness that the death penalty is a copout for men and the state that has it. Race does play a big factor in it, but really that wont change anytime soon.Because that means everyone one must have an open mind about everything.Have them explain there reason for it then you give your point then meet in the middle. we just want to play follow the leader and not break free and be a leader
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