The timing of the SC Judge is tone deaf. But the underlying message is one we need to hear.

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18. With each incident there are more and more affected. It does hurt somewhat to

see the almost off the cuff remarks sometimes. I don't even like it when people make fun of a whole state because it happens to have more than the average amount of weirdness. But I guess it helps people feel less guilt or something? I guess it is a way to feel disconnected to these humans among us, but then we are more away from remembering we all are made of the same stuff, we all came from the same place. And we are connected with love. Even in those hard times when things are done that are so horrible.

My nephew is on death row. My husband and I made a conscious choice not to take part in the trail (sentencing trial only because he confessed). That was difficult, because I am against the death penalty, but it was the wish of the family and I certainly did not want to disagree with them on that. That brought up a lot of personal conflict over my thoughts on the DP.

I have read over the threads you have linked to. Very interesting and helpful. Did you have a piece published elsewhere that you have a link to?

Connecting with you here on DU, where i feel so comfortable, has been helpful. I have learned much about myself and humans in the years since this happened, but obviously we will always learn more and more.