The constitution and bill of rights guarantees that we cannot be punished if that punishment is considered cruel and unusual. But who defines what is cruel and unusual? Many Americans feel that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual death. That feeling is even stronger when you ask the rest of the world’s hardworking […]
Tag Archives: Texas Death Row
07
Aug
Aug
Q. Kenneth, what was your life like before your arrest and conviction? A. Life before this conviction was intricate. I had parents that ran the streets, but found refuge with grandparents who were righteous people, so I found myself entertaining a bit of both lifestyles. As a conscious and mature man I can look back […]
11
Dec
Dec
From his solitary confinement cell on notorious Texas Death Row, William speaks about his case, and his claims of innocence, his life, and his feelings about life, and what it’s like on death row. Samantha, a death row advocate for inmates has been his supporter and friend. She maintains his web site and myspace, created […]
08
May
May
The death penalty is a controversial issue in America. More states are beginning to abolish the death penalty, and executions are “on hold” while the Supreme Court is ruling whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual. When we think about the death sentence, we not only think of the victims, but also about their families, […]