Comments on: Even in Texas, Death Penalty Still Constitutional

By: Lauren Allen

Lauren Allen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:11 +0000

I was in complete agreement, thrilled that Mark Bennett is thoroughly and accurately correcting the vast inaccuracies of this story, and substantiating the facts with transcripts and original source documents. And then I was back-handed with this: “Unfortunately, Brian Rogers’s inaccurate story is going to be the story that the Republicans tell their scared white voters in 2012.”

I am working with The Skeptical Juror in a likely devastating campaign to stop Hank Skinner’s execution because copious available DNA would likely prove innocence, but District Attorney Lynn Switzer refuses to test it and Gov. Perry is apathetic. Mark Bennett’s coverage of Judge Fine’s death penalty case is very relevant. It’s distasteful now that whenever I credit Mr. Bennett with otherwise valuable information, I have to qualify the “scared white republican voter” comment so as not to lose credibility with our supportive white republican voters. That’s disappointing and unfortunate.

By: Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:35:02 +0000

It’s not too late for Judge Fine to have a hearing to have the defense and State back up their positions with evidence.

By: MARTIN KLEINO

MARTIN KLEINO — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:28:37 +0000

I strongly applaud Judge Kevin Fine’s defending of the Constitution despite the HYPOCRITICAL PURITANICAL PUSHERS &/or UNETHICAL “conservative” Corp. Media extremist, and hope we as a more civilized country see drastic political change for social justice and a return of the American Dream for the majority of the people -not just for Corporations and the wealthy!

By: Judge Fine’s ruling about the death penalty – Off the Kuff

Judge Fine’s ruling about the death penalty – Off the Kuff — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:32:21 +0000

[...] a bit more clear about what this means. I’m not qualified to analyze this, but fortunately Mark Bennett is, so you should just go and read what he has to say; read this, too. It’s pretty complex [...]

By: Carla Rudichuk

Carla Rudichuk — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:40:06 +0000

LOL. I questioned it, too, and should have looked further. In 8th grade English, Mrs. Richards’ class, possessive of Texas was Texas’.
Strunk and White: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elements_of_Style

By: Luke Gilman : Life and Law » Houston Judge grants motion declaring death penalty unconstitutional

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:41 +0000

[...] Bennett, Defending People, Even in Texas, Death Penalty Still Constitutional (Mar. 4, [...]

By: Clay S. Conrad

Clay S. Conrad — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:59 +0000

Mandamus/Prohibition would not apply because the trial court’s ruling was not ministerial.

I wish the Motion was filed with exhibits to back up the defense claims. There is no evidence supporting the ruling. Still, the procedural roadblocks to reversing this are intriguing.

By: Elizabeth Unger Carlyle

Elizabeth Unger Carlyle — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:27:36 +0000

I’m wondering if the state can file a mandamus/prohibition action in this situation. And, if so, will it go to the Court of Criminal Appeals or the Court of Appeals or the Texas Supreme Court?

By: Trish Major

Trish Major — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:12:53 +0000

Strunk and White rule.

By: Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:17 +0000

I don't recognize "english4today.com" as an authority on grammar. I refer you instead to Messrs. Strunk and White.