Deadline #12 hw #9
Deadline Reflection
Mr. Adams was right when he said revising happen in multipy steps. It was a long process, but it had a positive out come which is a good argument.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Deadline #12 HW #3
Deadline #12 HW #3
Second Revision
Is it Necessary for Americans to Question,or Stop Executions?
Everyday Americans around the world are rushing to work, school, or running around town completing their errands .We are only thinking about whats going on in our own life, work, bills, school, kids, were all guilty of it. On September 17, 2007, just when you thought it is just another day, a three year old boy took his last breath. His name was Carlos Matthew Asunia. This little boy "Carlos" was a human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, Carlos was sexually, physically, and mentally abused . On this particular day Carlo's little body could not take another beating. Carlo's mother's girl-friend / lover, "Mercedes Howard", for some reason had always been jealous of him. Every chance Howard got she abused him mentally and physical . Even though both the mother and the Mercedes Howard were known methamphetamine users, still managed to keep custody of this boy. During an early September morning Carlo's little body was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced dead on arrival . While the doctors and nurse were examining the Carlos body, they observed burns, fresh, old bruises, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questioning of the Carlo's mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED?" Mercedes replied "nothing" with a blank look on her face. When the police department interviewed Howard, she sat there with a blank face showing no emotion, she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room......twice." There are tons of horrific crimes, sad, but many true stories in the world.
The question at hand is, Is it necessary for Americans to Question or Stop executions? This question can only be answered by each individual person, as any question. Executions in America has been controverisal since the very first execution. When it comes to executions there are three categories Americans fall into. Group one believes that executions are inhumane, and all men and women have the right to live, no matter what crimes they have committed. The Second group believes in executions (justice- "eye-for an eye"), that individuals who kill, or in some states rape a child under the age of 14 should be held accountable for their actions. Group three are the individuals who are unaware and uninformed. This argument is directed toward all three groups "society". This arguments purpose is to educate group number three, persuade group number one, and promote group number two.
History of Executions in the United States
Execution has be in existence since 1808. Abolitionist Movement also has going on since Colonial Time.
"However in June 29, 1972, the Supreme Court effectively voided 40 death penalty statutes, thereby commuting the sentences of 629 death row inmates around the country and suspending the death penalty because existing statutes were no longer valid. The ten-year moratorium on executions that had begun with the Jackson and Witherspoon decisions ended on January 17, 1977, with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. Gilmore did not challenge his death sentence". [4] In 1996 the Supreme Courts ruled that the Eighth Amendment prohibits insane people be executed.
Method of executions
There are five methods of executions used by the United States. However not all states use the same methods, Hanging, Electrocution, Firing Squad, lethal gas, and lethal injection. However with every execution method, some group has had an issue with them "hanging is inhuman", "Electrocution is inhuman", "Firing Squad is inhuman", "lethal gas is inhuman", "lethal injection is inhuman". The first hanging was recorded in 1808. New Hampshire and Washington still hang prisoners for their use of method of execution. Idaho, Oklahoma (Utah) offer the firing squad only for inmates who chose this methods prior to its elimination as an option. 37 States adopted the use of lethal injection. 10 States use electrocution as their form of execution. 5 state use the Gas Chamber as a form of execution.[8] Execution by Hanging were one of the very first methods used in the earlier times. However other counties still use hanging. Execution by hanging is pretty simple. The prisoner is placed on a platform (were the prisoner standing, there is a trap door) a nus is placed around the prisoners neck, and when executor pulls the lever, the trap door opens, the prisoner falls though the platform. Usually the prisoner neck is broken, and the prisoner is pronounced dead with-in minutes. Electrocution is another form of execution, which in some states is still used. This method is execution by electricity. The prisoner is placed in a chair, with all limbs strapped down, by leather straps. A wet sponge is placed on the prisoners head (the prisoner head must be shaved), another leather strap placed over the month. Then a black hood is placed over the head.
This is a picture of Allen Lee Davis after being executed in July 1999.Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.
Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robbins
Another form of execution is by firing squad. This method still used today in the United States. For execution by this method, the inmate is typically bound to a chair with leather straps across his waist and head, in front of an oval-shaped canvas wall. The chair is surrounded by sandbags to absorb the inmate's blood. A black hood is pulled over the inmate's head. A doctor locates the inmate's heart with a stethoscope and pins a circular white cloth target over it. Standing in an enclosure 20 feet away, five shooters are armed with .30 caliber rifles loaded with single rounds. One of the shooters is given blank rounds. Each of the shooters aims his rifle through a slot in the canvas and fires at the inmate. (Weisberg, 1991) (DPIC) [4]
Lethal Gas is another method used to execute prisoners. The condemned person is strapped to a chair in an airtight chamber. Below the chair rests a pail of sulfuric acid. A long stethoscope is typically affixed to the inmate so that a doctor outside the chamber can pronounce death. Once everyone has left the chamber, the room is sealed. The warden then gives a signal to the executioner who flicks a lever that releases crystals of sodium cyanide into the pail. This causes a chemical reaction that releases hydrogen cyanide gas. (Weisberg, 1991) The prisoner is instructed to breathe deeply to speed up the process. Most prisoners, however, try to hold their breath, and some struggle. The inmate does not lose consciousness immediately. (DPIC) [4]
Lethal Injection Consists Of: Sodium Thiopental (lethal dose - sedates person), Pancuronium Bromide (muscle relaxant-collapses diaphragm and lungs), Potassium Chloride (stops heart beat)
The offender is usually pronounced dead approximately 7 minutes after the lethal injection begins. The condemned person is usually bound to a gurney and a member of the execution team positions several heart monitors on this skin. Two needles (one is a back-up) are then inserted into usable veins, usually in the inmates arms. Long tubes connect the needle through a hole in a cement block wall to several intravenous drips. The first is a harmless saline solution that is started immediately. Then, at the warden's signal, a curtain is raised exposing the inmate to the witnesses in an adjoining room. Then, the inmate is injected with sodium thiopental - an anesthetic, which puts the inmate to sleep. Next flows pavulon or pancuronium bromide, which paralyzes the entire muscle system and stops the inmate's breathing. Finally, the flow of potassium chloride stops the heart. Death results from anesthetic overdose and respiratory and cardiac arrest while the condemned person is unconscious. (Ecenbarger, 1994 and Weisberg, 1991) Cost per execution for drugs used : $86.08 [10]
Type of crime to be sentenced to death row
The type of crime to be sentenced to life on death row, or waiting on death row till execution; in the United states is murder. With the exception of seven states Texas 2007, Oklahoma 2006, South Carolina 2006, Georgia 1999, Montana 1997, Louisiana 1995, and Florida 1974 all allow the death penalty for rape of a child.Currently no-one siting on death row, are convicted for rape of a child. Whether it be First degree murder, Capital murder, Intentional murder, murder, or Criminal homicide "Texas is the only state that sentence inmates to death row for criminal homicide". There are a few states that have statutes allowing the death penalty, as well as Federal capital statutes for non-murder crimes. However there are inmates/prisoners currently on death row, for such crimes.[4]
Current Stats of inmates on death row, Wrongfully convicted "exonerated"
Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoner on death row, 3298 males, and 59 females [4]. Like all controverisal issues, there are two sides. Execution have been dated in existence since 1808, there have been individuals wrongly executed. However technology, and forensics has come a long way, with DNA testing. With modern advance technology and studies, help clear individuals from death row. Even now their has been some individuals released from death row. One case was Sabrina Butler convicted in Mississippi of murdering her month-old child. Sabrina Butler was sentenced to death in 1990 in Mississippi. Butler said she performed CPR on her child when she found him not breathing and then took him to the hospital. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 1992 and in 1995 Butler was acquitted on evidence that the baby had died of kidney disease or sudden infant death syndrome. [5]
Current issue concerning Lethal Executions in America. It took Angel Diaz 34 minutes to die by lethal injection at his execution in Florida USA,in December 2006. According to reports he was moving, grimacing and attempted to speak for over 20 minutes of that time. The needles had failed to deliver the deadly mix of chemicals into his bloodstream, penetrating further to surrounding soft tissue instead. A witness stated that he had chemical burns on his arms. A second injection had to be administered to complete the death sentence. The botched execution prompted Florida to put a freeze on all lethal injections pending an investigation into current procedures. [1] [6] This just one case that has gone bad, but Amnesty International (AI) would like all of America, and the world to believe that every lethal injection happens like this, AI would like more is Americans, and the whole world to hear this and stop all executions. Due to one execution gone bad. However Mr. Angel Diaz was a convicted criminal, and sentence to death by lethal injection. Mr. Diaz was not a kind, law abiding citizen.
Process of Appeals, for Death Row Prisoners
Originally there are three types of appeal process. The first appeal is an ordinary appeals which is submitted with or without written or verbal consent, unless during plea agreement, or sentence the jurors gave the option life on death row. The second appeal is state post-conviction review, and the third is federal habeas corpus petition, used to challenge state convictions or sentence. Due to the courts being swamped with massive appeals, they decide to make appeals process stricter. So in 1983 the Supreme Court slowly made it hard for death row inmates to use habeas corpus to challenge their conviction or sentences. Then in February 2000 a new bill became in affect called "Innocence Protection Act". This bill was geared to give federal and state inmates a right to DNA testing for post-conviction challenges if the testing would produce new evidence that the inmate did not commit the crime. In 1996, when a federal building in Oklahoma City was blown up in 1995, Congress rewrote federal habeas corpus law. Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, new time limit: one year in most cases, but only six months in capital cases; only for inmates to file a federal habeas corpus petiton after all state appeals have been exhausted, limited prisoner to one appeal in most cases. (DPIC) [4]
In conclusion Execution has been around for many years, since the colonial times. The movement to stop execution, has also been an on going since the first execution. In America there is a strong act for justice, its highly doubtful that the abolishment to execution will happen. However a lot of people believe that these criminals can change "reformed". After reading prisoners files and seeing them interact, these individuals can not function in society. The individuals (staff, prison guards, the correction, or detention officer) who work inside a prison, correctional, or jail see that most prisoner can not be reformed. Were not saying all but most, the repeaters, can not survive out in the real world. Their mentality once incarcerated change, they've changed, their not going to drink, do, or sell drugs, steel, rape, beat their love one, I can control my temper. I'm a born again christian. However once they step out that door and they taste freedom, and temptations by the worlds choice, some get over burden. Their mind frame is unclear, theirs no one to tell them what they can and cannot do.The main point is to remind society that it's not the victims fault, and it's not anyone fault but that individual who commit the crime. Here's an example of someone who committed a crime and during that time did not care about anyone but his-self. Amador, John age of offence 18 yrs old. Education level 11 years. Date of offence Jan. 04,1994. Prior Prison record: No Prior TDCJ incarceration served three years for murder in California. Paroled in 1993. Summary of offence: Convicted in the robbery and murder of 32 year old Reza Aryan a San Antonio cab driver. Amador and a 16-year old female-co-defendant hailed Aryan's cab in San Antonio and had him drive to a rural part of Bexan county where he was shot once in the back of the head by Amador. Esther Garza, who accompanied Aryan in his cab was shot in the face by Amador's accomplice, but survived to identify the assailants. After rifling Garza's pockets, the two assailants fled in the Taxi Express cab. Amador, John was executed in Aug 29,2007. Amador last statement was the following: "God forgive them, God give them for they know not what they do. After all these years my people are still lost in hatred and anger. Give them peace. God for people seeking revenge towards me I love you guys, I love you guys. God give them peace I love you Chiquita. Peace, Freedom, I'm ready." [9] As a part of society we are not here to judge, were are here to insure peace, and justice to society. Mervin Polk the warden of South Carlina stated " nobody looks forward to have to deal with those types of situations its a matter of law, that we have to deal with. From a personal stand point, it's tuff to see people in that type of situation, where by law we have to do it".[8] A lot people say that executions are inhuman. Who can say it's not, unless you die in your sleep and of natural causes, dieing is going to be painful. It is only human nature to feel pain or sorrow for a person who is dieing. However the difference between us and the prisoners on death row, is that we have compassion, and respect life. The prisoners do not, they took someone life. Up until their very own life is at steak, they've learned that they want to live. These prisoners submit appeal, after appeal trying to save their own life, but what about the life they took. Where's the Innocent's appeal, at a chance at life.
Second Revision
Is it Necessary for Americans to Question,or Stop Executions?
Everyday Americans around the world are rushing to work, school, or running around town completing their errands .We are only thinking about whats going on in our own life, work, bills, school, kids, were all guilty of it. On September 17, 2007, just when you thought it is just another day, a three year old boy took his last breath. His name was Carlos Matthew Asunia. This little boy "Carlos" was a human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, Carlos was sexually, physically, and mentally abused . On this particular day Carlo's little body could not take another beating. Carlo's mother's girl-friend / lover, "Mercedes Howard", for some reason had always been jealous of him. Every chance Howard got she abused him mentally and physical . Even though both the mother and the Mercedes Howard were known methamphetamine users, still managed to keep custody of this boy. During an early September morning Carlo's little body was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced dead on arrival . While the doctors and nurse were examining the Carlos body, they observed burns, fresh, old bruises, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questioning of the Carlo's mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED?" Mercedes replied "nothing" with a blank look on her face. When the police department interviewed Howard, she sat there with a blank face showing no emotion, she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room......twice." There are tons of horrific crimes, sad, but many true stories in the world.
The question at hand is, Is it necessary for Americans to Question or Stop executions? This question can only be answered by each individual person, as any question. Executions in America has been controverisal since the very first execution. When it comes to executions there are three categories Americans fall into. Group one believes that executions are inhumane, and all men and women have the right to live, no matter what crimes they have committed. The Second group believes in executions (justice- "eye-for an eye"), that individuals who kill, or in some states rape a child under the age of 14 should be held accountable for their actions. Group three are the individuals who are unaware and uninformed. This argument is directed toward all three groups "society". This arguments purpose is to educate group number three, persuade group number one, and promote group number two.
History of Executions in the United States
Execution has be in existence since 1808. Abolitionist Movement also has going on since Colonial Time.
"However in June 29, 1972, the Supreme Court effectively voided 40 death penalty statutes, thereby commuting the sentences of 629 death row inmates around the country and suspending the death penalty because existing statutes were no longer valid. The ten-year moratorium on executions that had begun with the Jackson and Witherspoon decisions ended on January 17, 1977, with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. Gilmore did not challenge his death sentence". [4] In 1996 the Supreme Courts ruled that the Eighth Amendment prohibits insane people be executed.
Method of executions
There are five methods of executions used by the United States. However not all states use the same methods, Hanging, Electrocution, Firing Squad, lethal gas, and lethal injection. However with every execution method, some group has had an issue with them "hanging is inhuman", "Electrocution is inhuman", "Firing Squad is inhuman", "lethal gas is inhuman", "lethal injection is inhuman". The first hanging was recorded in 1808. New Hampshire and Washington still hang prisoners for their use of method of execution. Idaho, Oklahoma (Utah) offer the firing squad only for inmates who chose this methods prior to its elimination as an option. 37 States adopted the use of lethal injection. 10 States use electrocution as their form of execution. 5 state use the Gas Chamber as a form of execution.[8] Execution by Hanging were one of the very first methods used in the earlier times. However other counties still use hanging. Execution by hanging is pretty simple. The prisoner is placed on a platform (were the prisoner standing, there is a trap door) a nus is placed around the prisoners neck, and when executor pulls the lever, the trap door opens, the prisoner falls though the platform. Usually the prisoner neck is broken, and the prisoner is pronounced dead with-in minutes. Electrocution is another form of execution, which in some states is still used. This method is execution by electricity. The prisoner is placed in a chair, with all limbs strapped down, by leather straps. A wet sponge is placed on the prisoners head (the prisoner head must be shaved), another leather strap placed over the month. Then a black hood is placed over the head.
This is a picture of Allen Lee Davis after being executed in July 1999.Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.
Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robbins
Another form of execution is by firing squad. This method still used today in the United States. For execution by this method, the inmate is typically bound to a chair with leather straps across his waist and head, in front of an oval-shaped canvas wall. The chair is surrounded by sandbags to absorb the inmate's blood. A black hood is pulled over the inmate's head. A doctor locates the inmate's heart with a stethoscope and pins a circular white cloth target over it. Standing in an enclosure 20 feet away, five shooters are armed with .30 caliber rifles loaded with single rounds. One of the shooters is given blank rounds. Each of the shooters aims his rifle through a slot in the canvas and fires at the inmate. (Weisberg, 1991) (DPIC) [4]
Lethal Gas is another method used to execute prisoners. The condemned person is strapped to a chair in an airtight chamber. Below the chair rests a pail of sulfuric acid. A long stethoscope is typically affixed to the inmate so that a doctor outside the chamber can pronounce death. Once everyone has left the chamber, the room is sealed. The warden then gives a signal to the executioner who flicks a lever that releases crystals of sodium cyanide into the pail. This causes a chemical reaction that releases hydrogen cyanide gas. (Weisberg, 1991) The prisoner is instructed to breathe deeply to speed up the process. Most prisoners, however, try to hold their breath, and some struggle. The inmate does not lose consciousness immediately. (DPIC) [4]
Lethal Injection Consists Of: Sodium Thiopental (lethal dose - sedates person), Pancuronium Bromide (muscle relaxant-collapses diaphragm and lungs), Potassium Chloride (stops heart beat)
The offender is usually pronounced dead approximately 7 minutes after the lethal injection begins. The condemned person is usually bound to a gurney and a member of the execution team positions several heart monitors on this skin. Two needles (one is a back-up) are then inserted into usable veins, usually in the inmates arms. Long tubes connect the needle through a hole in a cement block wall to several intravenous drips. The first is a harmless saline solution that is started immediately. Then, at the warden's signal, a curtain is raised exposing the inmate to the witnesses in an adjoining room. Then, the inmate is injected with sodium thiopental - an anesthetic, which puts the inmate to sleep. Next flows pavulon or pancuronium bromide, which paralyzes the entire muscle system and stops the inmate's breathing. Finally, the flow of potassium chloride stops the heart. Death results from anesthetic overdose and respiratory and cardiac arrest while the condemned person is unconscious. (Ecenbarger, 1994 and Weisberg, 1991) Cost per execution for drugs used : $86.08 [10]
Type of crime to be sentenced to death row
The type of crime to be sentenced to life on death row, or waiting on death row till execution; in the United states is murder. With the exception of seven states Texas 2007, Oklahoma 2006, South Carolina 2006, Georgia 1999, Montana 1997, Louisiana 1995, and Florida 1974 all allow the death penalty for rape of a child.Currently no-one siting on death row, are convicted for rape of a child. Whether it be First degree murder, Capital murder, Intentional murder, murder, or Criminal homicide "Texas is the only state that sentence inmates to death row for criminal homicide". There are a few states that have statutes allowing the death penalty, as well as Federal capital statutes for non-murder crimes. However there are inmates/prisoners currently on death row, for such crimes.[4]
Current Stats of inmates on death row, Wrongfully convicted "exonerated"
Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoner on death row, 3298 males, and 59 females [4]. Like all controverisal issues, there are two sides. Execution have been dated in existence since 1808, there have been individuals wrongly executed. However technology, and forensics has come a long way, with DNA testing. With modern advance technology and studies, help clear individuals from death row. Even now their has been some individuals released from death row. One case was Sabrina Butler convicted in Mississippi of murdering her month-old child. Sabrina Butler was sentenced to death in 1990 in Mississippi. Butler said she performed CPR on her child when she found him not breathing and then took him to the hospital. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 1992 and in 1995 Butler was acquitted on evidence that the baby had died of kidney disease or sudden infant death syndrome. [5]
Current issue concerning Lethal Executions in America. It took Angel Diaz 34 minutes to die by lethal injection at his execution in Florida USA,in December 2006. According to reports he was moving, grimacing and attempted to speak for over 20 minutes of that time. The needles had failed to deliver the deadly mix of chemicals into his bloodstream, penetrating further to surrounding soft tissue instead. A witness stated that he had chemical burns on his arms. A second injection had to be administered to complete the death sentence. The botched execution prompted Florida to put a freeze on all lethal injections pending an investigation into current procedures. [1] [6] This just one case that has gone bad, but Amnesty International (AI) would like all of America, and the world to believe that every lethal injection happens like this, AI would like more is Americans, and the whole world to hear this and stop all executions. Due to one execution gone bad. However Mr. Angel Diaz was a convicted criminal, and sentence to death by lethal injection. Mr. Diaz was not a kind, law abiding citizen.
Process of Appeals, for Death Row Prisoners
Originally there are three types of appeal process. The first appeal is an ordinary appeals which is submitted with or without written or verbal consent, unless during plea agreement, or sentence the jurors gave the option life on death row. The second appeal is state post-conviction review, and the third is federal habeas corpus petition, used to challenge state convictions or sentence. Due to the courts being swamped with massive appeals, they decide to make appeals process stricter. So in 1983 the Supreme Court slowly made it hard for death row inmates to use habeas corpus to challenge their conviction or sentences. Then in February 2000 a new bill became in affect called "Innocence Protection Act". This bill was geared to give federal and state inmates a right to DNA testing for post-conviction challenges if the testing would produce new evidence that the inmate did not commit the crime. In 1996, when a federal building in Oklahoma City was blown up in 1995, Congress rewrote federal habeas corpus law. Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, new time limit: one year in most cases, but only six months in capital cases; only for inmates to file a federal habeas corpus petiton after all state appeals have been exhausted, limited prisoner to one appeal in most cases. (DPIC) [4]
In conclusion Execution has been around for many years, since the colonial times. The movement to stop execution, has also been an on going since the first execution. In America there is a strong act for justice, its highly doubtful that the abolishment to execution will happen. However a lot of people believe that these criminals can change "reformed". After reading prisoners files and seeing them interact, these individuals can not function in society. The individuals (staff, prison guards, the correction, or detention officer) who work inside a prison, correctional, or jail see that most prisoner can not be reformed. Were not saying all but most, the repeaters, can not survive out in the real world. Their mentality once incarcerated change, they've changed, their not going to drink, do, or sell drugs, steel, rape, beat their love one, I can control my temper. I'm a born again christian. However once they step out that door and they taste freedom, and temptations by the worlds choice, some get over burden. Their mind frame is unclear, theirs no one to tell them what they can and cannot do.The main point is to remind society that it's not the victims fault, and it's not anyone fault but that individual who commit the crime. Here's an example of someone who committed a crime and during that time did not care about anyone but his-self. Amador, John age of offence 18 yrs old. Education level 11 years. Date of offence Jan. 04,1994. Prior Prison record: No Prior TDCJ incarceration served three years for murder in California. Paroled in 1993. Summary of offence: Convicted in the robbery and murder of 32 year old Reza Aryan a San Antonio cab driver. Amador and a 16-year old female-co-defendant hailed Aryan's cab in San Antonio and had him drive to a rural part of Bexan county where he was shot once in the back of the head by Amador. Esther Garza, who accompanied Aryan in his cab was shot in the face by Amador's accomplice, but survived to identify the assailants. After rifling Garza's pockets, the two assailants fled in the Taxi Express cab. Amador, John was executed in Aug 29,2007. Amador last statement was the following: "God forgive them, God give them for they know not what they do. After all these years my people are still lost in hatred and anger. Give them peace. God for people seeking revenge towards me I love you guys, I love you guys. God give them peace I love you Chiquita. Peace, Freedom, I'm ready." [9] As a part of society we are not here to judge, were are here to insure peace, and justice to society. Mervin Polk the warden of South Carlina stated " nobody looks forward to have to deal with those types of situations its a matter of law, that we have to deal with. From a personal stand point, it's tuff to see people in that type of situation, where by law we have to do it".[8] A lot people say that executions are inhuman. Who can say it's not, unless you die in your sleep and of natural causes, dieing is going to be painful. It is only human nature to feel pain or sorrow for a person who is dieing. However the difference between us and the prisoners on death row, is that we have compassion, and respect life. The prisoners do not, they took someone life. Up until their very own life is at steak, they've learned that they want to live. These prisoners submit appeal, after appeal trying to save their own life, but what about the life they took. Where's the Innocent's appeal, at a chance at life.
Deadline #12 HW #2
Deadline #12 HW # 2
Revision #1
Is it Necessary for Americans to question, or stop Executions?
When will Americans say enough is enough, when it comes to murders and rapist running in the streets.
Everyday Americans around the world people are rushing to work, school, or running around town completing their errors. Only thinking about whats going on in are own life, work, bills, school, kids, were all guilty of it. On September 17, 2007, just when you thought its just another day, a 3 year old boy took his last breath. This little boy was human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, this little boy was sexual, physical, and mentally abuse. On this particular day this little boys little body could not take it any more. His mother lover "Mercedes Howard a female" for some reason had always been jealous of him, and every chance she got she abused him mentally and physical. Even though both the mother and the "lover" Mercedes Howard were known meth users, still manage to keep custody of this little boy. During the early September morning this little boy was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced "DOA" dead on arrival. While the doctors and nurse were looking after the little boy they observed burns, fresh, old bruise, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questing of the boys mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED"? Mercedes replied "nothing" with a blank look on her face. When the Police department interviewed Mercedes Howard, with a blank face showing no emotion she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room, twice". There are many horrible sad, but true story I could tell you about.
So I ask you this question. Is it necessary for Americans to question, or stop executions? (Topic) This question can only be answered by each individual person, as any question. Executions in America has been controverisal since the very first execution. When it comes to executions there are three categories Americans fall into. Group one believes that executions are inhumane, and all men and women have the right to live, no matter what crimes they have committed.. Second group believes in executions (justice- "eye-for an eye"), that individual who kill; or in some states rape a child under the age of 14 should be hold accountable for their actions. Group three are the individuals who are unaware and uninformed. This argument is directed toward all three groups "society". I hope to educate group number three, persuade group number one, and promote group number two.
History of Executions in the United States
Execution has be in existence since 1808. Abolitionist Movement also has going on since Colonial Time.
"However in June 29, 1972, the Supreme Court effectively voided 40 death penalty statutes, thereby commuting the sentences of 629 death row inmates around the country and suspending the death penalty because existing statutes were no longer valid. The ten-year moratorium on executions that had begun with the Jackson and Witherspoon decisions ended on January 17, 1977, with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. Gilmore did not challenge his death sentence". Dieter Richard. Death Penalty Information Center. Executive Director since 1992. <http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=144&scid=10 >
Method of executions
Hanging, Electrocution, Firing Squad, lethal gas, and lethal injection.
Type of crime to be sentenced to death row
The type of crime to be sentenced to life on death row, or waiting on death row till execution; in the United states is murder. With the exception of seven states Texas 2007, Oklahoma 2006, South Carolina 2006, Georgia 1999, Montana 1997, Louisiana 1995, and Florida 1974 all allow the death penalty for rape of a child.Currently no-one siting on death row, are convicted for rape of a child. Whether it be First degree murder, Capital murder, Intentional murder, murder, or Criminal homicide "Texas is the only state that sentence inmates to death row for criminal homicide". There are a few states that have statutes allowing the death penalty, as well as Federal capital statutes for non-murder crimes. However there are inmates/prisoners currently on death row, for such crimes.These stats were gathered from Death Penalty Information Center "DPIC".
Current Stats of inmates on death row, and Wrongfully convicted"exonerated"
Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoner on death row, 3298 males, and 59 females (DPIC). Like all controverisal issues, there are two sides. Execution have been dated in existence since 1808, there have been individuals wrongly executed. However technology, and forensics has come a long way, with DNA, and ______. With modern advance technology and studies, help clear individuals from death row. Even now their has been some individuals released from death row. One case was Sabrina Butler convicted in Mississippi of murdering her month-old child. Sabrina Butler was sentenced to death in 1990 in Mississippi. Butler said she performed CPR on her child when she found him not breathing and then took him to the hospital. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 1992 and in 1995 Butler was acquitted on evidence that the baby had died of kidney disease or sudden infant death syndrome.
Process of Appeals
Revision #1
Is it Necessary for Americans to question, or stop Executions?
When will Americans say enough is enough, when it comes to murders and rapist running in the streets.
Everyday Americans around the world people are rushing to work, school, or running around town completing their errors. Only thinking about whats going on in are own life, work, bills, school, kids, were all guilty of it. On September 17, 2007, just when you thought its just another day, a 3 year old boy took his last breath. This little boy was human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, this little boy was sexual, physical, and mentally abuse. On this particular day this little boys little body could not take it any more. His mother lover "Mercedes Howard a female" for some reason had always been jealous of him, and every chance she got she abused him mentally and physical. Even though both the mother and the "lover" Mercedes Howard were known meth users, still manage to keep custody of this little boy. During the early September morning this little boy was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced "DOA" dead on arrival. While the doctors and nurse were looking after the little boy they observed burns, fresh, old bruise, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questing of the boys mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED"? Mercedes replied "nothing" with a blank look on her face. When the Police department interviewed Mercedes Howard, with a blank face showing no emotion she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room, twice". There are many horrible sad, but true story I could tell you about.
So I ask you this question. Is it necessary for Americans to question, or stop executions? (Topic) This question can only be answered by each individual person, as any question. Executions in America has been controverisal since the very first execution. When it comes to executions there are three categories Americans fall into. Group one believes that executions are inhumane, and all men and women have the right to live, no matter what crimes they have committed.. Second group believes in executions (justice- "eye-for an eye"), that individual who kill; or in some states rape a child under the age of 14 should be hold accountable for their actions. Group three are the individuals who are unaware and uninformed. This argument is directed toward all three groups "society". I hope to educate group number three, persuade group number one, and promote group number two.
History of Executions in the United States
Execution has be in existence since 1808. Abolitionist Movement also has going on since Colonial Time.
"However in June 29, 1972, the Supreme Court effectively voided 40 death penalty statutes, thereby commuting the sentences of 629 death row inmates around the country and suspending the death penalty because existing statutes were no longer valid. The ten-year moratorium on executions that had begun with the Jackson and Witherspoon decisions ended on January 17, 1977, with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. Gilmore did not challenge his death sentence". Dieter Richard. Death Penalty Information Center. Executive Director since 1992. <http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=144&scid=10 >
Method of executions
Hanging, Electrocution, Firing Squad, lethal gas, and lethal injection.
Type of crime to be sentenced to death row
The type of crime to be sentenced to life on death row, or waiting on death row till execution; in the United states is murder. With the exception of seven states Texas 2007, Oklahoma 2006, South Carolina 2006, Georgia 1999, Montana 1997, Louisiana 1995, and Florida 1974 all allow the death penalty for rape of a child.Currently no-one siting on death row, are convicted for rape of a child. Whether it be First degree murder, Capital murder, Intentional murder, murder, or Criminal homicide "Texas is the only state that sentence inmates to death row for criminal homicide". There are a few states that have statutes allowing the death penalty, as well as Federal capital statutes for non-murder crimes. However there are inmates/prisoners currently on death row, for such crimes.These stats were gathered from Death Penalty Information Center "DPIC".
Current Stats of inmates on death row, and Wrongfully convicted"exonerated"
Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoner on death row, 3298 males, and 59 females (DPIC). Like all controverisal issues, there are two sides. Execution have been dated in existence since 1808, there have been individuals wrongly executed. However technology, and forensics has come a long way, with DNA, and ______. With modern advance technology and studies, help clear individuals from death row. Even now their has been some individuals released from death row. One case was Sabrina Butler convicted in Mississippi of murdering her month-old child. Sabrina Butler was sentenced to death in 1990 in Mississippi. Butler said she performed CPR on her child when she found him not breathing and then took him to the hospital. The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 1992 and in 1995 Butler was acquitted on evidence that the baby had died of kidney disease or sudden infant death syndrome.
Process of Appeals
Deadline #12 HW #1
Deadline #12 HW #1
Reading Reflections
Wow, every week I'm amazed about how little I knew about writing a paper. This weeks chapters, (Everything's an Argument #12 & Bedford Researcher #15, and 16) gave pointers when writing/designing a paper; whither its for class, or for work. Bedford Reseacher #15 Revising and Editing stated 4 points. 1 writing situation, whats the purpose of my argument, paper. what do I want my audience to know, or do. 2 arguments and ideas, check to see if your points are clear to your audience. Backing up your ideas with facts, or studies. 3 proper identifying your source, giving credit to the proper individuals. Make sure your audience know what your writing is your idea, or information, and actual fact. 4 organization, your subjects follow together, smoothly. Chapter 16 Designing. Make sure you know what type of style your paper should be. Many factors in this chapter is consistence, whither its with the font, color, headers, borders, or font size. All things will effect your paper, and how your audience perceives your argument.
Reading Reflections
Wow, every week I'm amazed about how little I knew about writing a paper. This weeks chapters, (Everything's an Argument #12 & Bedford Researcher #15, and 16) gave pointers when writing/designing a paper; whither its for class, or for work. Bedford Reseacher #15 Revising and Editing stated 4 points. 1 writing situation, whats the purpose of my argument, paper. what do I want my audience to know, or do. 2 arguments and ideas, check to see if your points are clear to your audience. Backing up your ideas with facts, or studies. 3 proper identifying your source, giving credit to the proper individuals. Make sure your audience know what your writing is your idea, or information, and actual fact. 4 organization, your subjects follow together, smoothly. Chapter 16 Designing. Make sure you know what type of style your paper should be. Many factors in this chapter is consistence, whither its with the font, color, headers, borders, or font size. All things will effect your paper, and how your audience perceives your argument.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Deadline #11 HW #3
Deadline #11 HW #3 Deadline Reflection
This week assignment were of course a lot of work but, well worth it. I gained a lot from these assignment. Assignment #2 helped me with my paper as a whole, I was uncertain on how to start my paper and how to end it. With these assignment, opened my eyes and gave me different options to chose from. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
This week assignment were of course a lot of work but, well worth it. I gained a lot from these assignment. Assignment #2 helped me with my paper as a whole, I was uncertain on how to start my paper and how to end it. With these assignment, opened my eyes and gave me different options to chose from. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Deadline #11 HW #2
Deadline #11 HW #2 Introductions, and Conclusions
Introduction #1 Ask a Question
Should Americans question the methods of execution? Only you can truly answer this question. Some will agree and some will disagree with this question. However in order to answer this question, you need to know some facts about executions. Hopefully after reading this any question you may have had about executions in the United States, were answered.
Introduction #2 Tell a story
September 17, 2007, just when you thought its just another day, a 3 year old boy took his last breath. This little boy was human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, this little boy was sexual, physical, and mentally abuse. On this particular day this little boys little body could not take it any more. His mother lover "Mercedes Howard a female" for some reason had always been jealous of him, and every chance she got she abused him mentally and physical. Even though both the mother and the "lover" Mercedes Howard were known meth users, still manage to keep custody of this little boy. During the early September morning this little boy was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced "DOA" dead on arrival. While the doctors and nurse were looking after the little boy they observed burns, fresh, and old bruise, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questing of the boys mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED"? Mercedes replied "nothing" showing no emotions. When the Police department interviewed Mercedes Howard, with a blank face and showing no emotion she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room, twice". There are many horrible sad, but true story out in the world.
Conclusion #1 Link to your introduction (answer the question)
To help you answer this question (Should Americans question the methods of executions?) Let me remind you that the individuals who are on death row, are not innocent law abiding citizens, they are murderers, serial killers, and even child rapist. They did not stop, when there victims was crying/pleading for their life. These are individuals who have been found guilty by members of their own peers. How would you feel if these were the type of people as your neighbor?
Conclusion #2 Close with a story
In closing your decision "answer" to the question (Should Americans question the methods of executions?) effects the ending of this story. -If you think that ending schedule executions, because the prisoner last minute experience due to lethal injections. Than forget about the individuals/prisoners victims who died of pure tourcher and pain. Then yes, lets stop all lethal injection, until we as a whole"country" decide on what's better solution. If we put all lethal/ all executions on hold, than all the Mercedes Howard's will live 25 to life in prison with possible parole. Than our prison will become even more over crowded, more tax payers money wasted due to housing feeding etc. More Correction Officers and Law enforcement life on the line, due to assaults, escapes. -However if you feel that we should hold up to the court system and justice, than in the words of Mervin Polk " it's a hard thing to do, but by law, its are job". Than the Mercedes Howard will be brought to justices, and executed.
Introduction #1 Ask a Question
Should Americans question the methods of execution? Only you can truly answer this question. Some will agree and some will disagree with this question. However in order to answer this question, you need to know some facts about executions. Hopefully after reading this any question you may have had about executions in the United States, were answered.
Introduction #2 Tell a story
September 17, 2007, just when you thought its just another day, a 3 year old boy took his last breath. This little boy was human body bag for many people who came in and out of his life. Day in and day out for three years, this little boy was sexual, physical, and mentally abuse. On this particular day this little boys little body could not take it any more. His mother lover "Mercedes Howard a female" for some reason had always been jealous of him, and every chance she got she abused him mentally and physical. Even though both the mother and the "lover" Mercedes Howard were known meth users, still manage to keep custody of this little boy. During the early September morning this little boy was brought into the hospital only to be pronounced "DOA" dead on arrival. While the doctors and nurse were looking after the little boy they observed burns, fresh, and old bruise, and a stab wound in his stomach. During the questing of the boys mother and her lover the following story was given. Mercedes Howard was in a room with the little boy, hitting him. When the mother entered the room and shouted to the girl-friend "WHAT HAPPENED"? Mercedes replied "nothing" showing no emotions. When the Police department interviewed Mercedes Howard, with a blank face and showing no emotion she told the cops that she "threw the little boy across the room, twice". There are many horrible sad, but true story out in the world.
Conclusion #1 Link to your introduction (answer the question)
To help you answer this question (Should Americans question the methods of executions?) Let me remind you that the individuals who are on death row, are not innocent law abiding citizens, they are murderers, serial killers, and even child rapist. They did not stop, when there victims was crying/pleading for their life. These are individuals who have been found guilty by members of their own peers. How would you feel if these were the type of people as your neighbor?
Conclusion #2 Close with a story
In closing your decision "answer" to the question (Should Americans question the methods of executions?) effects the ending of this story. -If you think that ending schedule executions, because the prisoner last minute experience due to lethal injections. Than forget about the individuals/prisoners victims who died of pure tourcher and pain. Then yes, lets stop all lethal injection, until we as a whole"country" decide on what's better solution. If we put all lethal/ all executions on hold, than all the Mercedes Howard's will live 25 to life in prison with possible parole. Than our prison will become even more over crowded, more tax payers money wasted due to housing feeding etc. More Correction Officers and Law enforcement life on the line, due to assaults, escapes. -However if you feel that we should hold up to the court system and justice, than in the words of Mervin Polk " it's a hard thing to do, but by law, its are job". Than the Mercedes Howard will be brought to justices, and executed.
Deadline #11 HW #1
Deadline #11 HW #1 Reading Reflection
This week readings from The bedford Researcher was very insightful. When I first looked this weeks assignment I said wow 5 chapters. However after reading these chapter I was able to better understand how to write my paper. Chapter 12 was about drafting your paper. This chapter allowed me to see how and were to adjust my paper, so it flowed. I got great tips on how to start my introduction, which I was a little stumped. Chapter 13 Integrating Sources, talked about grammar, how to paraphrase, and summaries. A key point for me was how to properly edit images. An example: video, or video clips; which if you don't get the sources approvals you can make a link to your paper assuming your paper is on a computer. Chapter 14 Avoiding Plagiarism which according to this book most plagiarism is due to poor notes.(189) Number one tip I got from this book, was while you take notes attach the authors name by the entry. It also gave examples of phrases. Chapter 17 Understanding Documentation System, which breaks down the different types of styles of writing there are. In this class we were told to use MLA. MLA is mostly used for English class, among a few others. All in all these chapters were useful.
This week readings from The bedford Researcher was very insightful. When I first looked this weeks assignment I said wow 5 chapters. However after reading these chapter I was able to better understand how to write my paper. Chapter 12 was about drafting your paper. This chapter allowed me to see how and were to adjust my paper, so it flowed. I got great tips on how to start my introduction, which I was a little stumped. Chapter 13 Integrating Sources, talked about grammar, how to paraphrase, and summaries. A key point for me was how to properly edit images. An example: video, or video clips; which if you don't get the sources approvals you can make a link to your paper assuming your paper is on a computer. Chapter 14 Avoiding Plagiarism which according to this book most plagiarism is due to poor notes.(189) Number one tip I got from this book, was while you take notes attach the authors name by the entry. It also gave examples of phrases. Chapter 17 Understanding Documentation System, which breaks down the different types of styles of writing there are. In this class we were told to use MLA. MLA is mostly used for English class, among a few others. All in all these chapters were useful.
Deadline #10 HW #2
Deadline #10 HW #2 Annotated Bibliography
copyright c 2002-2007 by David Carson
This is a site for Texas Execution Information Center. I decided to use this site, because the State of Texas, Virginia, and Florida has conducted more executions than any other state in the U.S. What interest me the most about this site, is that they give backgrounds of the prisoner, and their last interviews and last words, or statement to the witness.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Deadline #9 HW #2
Deadline #9 HW #2
I turn in my final WP#2 to turnitin.com the following is my final.
Annotated Bibliography
I decided to write about execution in America. My research question is: "Why Americans shouldn't question Execution". I plan to briefly give a history of executions in America. Execution has been a hot topic since the colonel time, when they first execution was recorded. However majority of American do not hear about execution until after the fact, in a brief statement from the local news station.
The different types of methods of execution, and each states designates which methods to use. Discusses a current debate concerning the death penalty in the United States "lethal injection". Currently there are 3357 prisoners on death row, 3298 are male prisoners, ans 59 females. Although there are not a lot of inmates/prisoners that have been exonerated from death row, their have been ex-prisoners exonerated. Type of crime, criminals committed to be sentenced to death. Last be not least I will give my personal opinion of the subject "execution".
Amnesty International Since 1961.Executive Committee: Lilian Gonçalves - Ho Kang You, Pietro Antonioli , Soledad GarcÃa Muñoz , Levent Korkut , Peter Pack , Christine Pamp , Vanushi Rajanayagam, Deborah Smith ,David Stamps
This web site is against executions, and promotes all types of Human rights world wide. This site also has the latest new/cases concerning execution all around the world. I will use this source for the views for the other side of execution. You can find facts, and statistics, about death penalty. You can post, or read views about the death penalty. The Amnesty International started in1961. An article I found interesting was "Three Death Row Survivors call for global moratorium on execution". Which tells of three men who were once on death row. Due to lack of evidence, or other reasons were exonerated. Now those men are telling their story, to stop executions period.
Capital punishment, "Cause for a pause". Sep 27th 2007. From The Economist print edition "The Supreme Court agrees to examine executions by lethal injection". This article talks about the current issue with the death penalty "Lethal Injections". Lethal injections were introduced in 1978 as a way to execute an individual more humane. Before lethal injections other forms of capital punishment were conducted though—hanging, firing squad, electrocution and the gas chamber. This article states that even lethal injections are inhumane.
J.J, Malony "crime magazine" up dated 06.20/07 Copyright 1998-2007. Pat O'Connor, Editor http://crimemagazine.com/index.html This web site has all sorts of information, from current true crimes stories, to arguments about executions. There's also stories of old case, history of how people were hung for their crime. This is a picture of Allen Lee Davis after being executed in July 1999. Execution by the electric chair in Florida is a major controversy.This article along with this picture fights against executions. Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robinso
Dieter Richard. Death Penalty Information Center. Executive Director since 1992. The Death Penalty Information Center was found in1990. It's home base is located in Washington D.C. Executive Director Dieter, Richard who's a graduate from Georgetown Law.This my #1 resource for statics of United States Execution information. When I found this web site I fell in love, not really. However I got a lot of information from this web site. This web site has it all, facts about the death penalty. The history of the execution in the United State. Issues concerning the death penalty. Reports of current events/case concerning the death penalty. This site also stats statistics for state by state crimes punishable by execution.
Apr 27th 2007, From The Economist print edition. "More and more countries have doubts about the death penalty".
This site deals with current issue concerning lethal injection.The passage below is a copy from the link above it states what the link is about. "In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections".
Scott,Langley, dir. video/film shot November 2005
This web sites has a video narrated by: Warden Mervin Polk. Warden M.Polk gives a tour of the final day on death row. The preparation of an execution. I found this web site very interesting. This site gives someone who has never seen inside a prison. It also gives you a chance to see what a person on death row, last hours are spent. The thing I like mosts about this web site is, what Warden Mervin Polk comment, when asked by Langley, "Whee do you rank, part of the death penalty in the terms of the difficulties in your job, Hard?".Warden Mervin Polk said, "Its hard. The only personal thing I can say about ..say about is.. of it is of course you that... situations of that... nobody looks forward to have to deal with those types of situations its a matter of law, that we have to deal with. From a personal stand point, it's tuff to see people in that type of situation, where by law we have to do it." Director Scott, Langley has fought against execution since 1999. Langley works along with Amnesty International since 2004.
(The library of Congress online catalog)
Found the following books to look up for my paper:
Author: Trombley Stephen
Title: The execution protocol: Inside Americans capital punishment industry
LC Control# 93004698
ISBN 038547110
Author: Frederick Drimmer
Title: Until you are dead
LC Control# 90047110
ISBN: 0806511842
This web site is about executions, news, facts, arguments about execution. People can post why the believe, OR not believe in executions. I like this site because you get to hear what peoples take on the whole issue. Also you get ideas as to what you can add to your paper, such as questions and concerns my audience may have.
I turn in my final WP#2 to turnitin.com the following is my final.
Annotated Bibliography
I decided to write about execution in America. My research question is: "Why Americans shouldn't question Execution". I plan to briefly give a history of executions in America. Execution has been a hot topic since the colonel time, when they first execution was recorded. However majority of American do not hear about execution until after the fact, in a brief statement from the local news station.
The different types of methods of execution, and each states designates which methods to use. Discusses a current debate concerning the death penalty in the United States "lethal injection". Currently there are 3357 prisoners on death row, 3298 are male prisoners, ans 59 females. Although there are not a lot of inmates/prisoners that have been exonerated from death row, their have been ex-prisoners exonerated. Type of crime, criminals committed to be sentenced to death. Last be not least I will give my personal opinion of the subject "execution".
Amnesty International Since 1961.Executive Committee: Lilian Gonçalves - Ho Kang You, Pietro Antonioli , Soledad GarcÃa Muñoz , Levent Korkut , Peter Pack , Christine Pamp , Vanushi Rajanayagam, Deborah Smith ,David Stamps
Capital punishment, "Cause for a pause". Sep 27th 2007. From The Economist print edition
J.J, Malony "crime magazine" up dated 06.20/07 Copyright 1998-2007. Pat O'Connor, Editor http://crimemagazine.com/index.html This web site has all sorts of information, from current true crimes stories, to arguments about executions. There's also stories of old case, history of how people were hung for their crime. This is a picture of Allen Lee Davis after being executed in July 1999. Execution by the electric chair in Florida is a major controversy.This article along with this picture fights against executions. Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robinso
Dieter Richard. Death Penalty Information Center. Executive Director since 1992.
Apr 27th 2007, From The Economist print edition. "More and more countries have doubts about the death penalty".
Scott,Langley, dir. video/film shot November 2005
This web sites has a video narrated by: Warden Mervin Polk. Warden M.Polk gives a tour of the final day on death row. The preparation of an execution. I found this web site very interesting. This site gives someone who has never seen inside a prison. It also gives you a chance to see what a person on death row, last hours are spent. The thing I like mosts about this web site is, what Warden Mervin Polk comment, when asked by Langley, "Whee do you rank, part of the death penalty in the terms of the difficulties in your job, Hard?".Warden Mervin Polk said, "Its hard. The only personal thing I can say about ..say about is.. of it is of course you that... situations of that... nobody looks forward to have to deal with those types of situations its a matter of law, that we have to deal with. From a personal stand point, it's tuff to see people in that type of situation, where by law we have to do it." Director Scott, Langley has fought against execution since 1999. Langley works along with Amnesty International since 2004.
Found the following books to look up for my paper:
Author: Trombley Stephen
Title: The execution protocol: Inside Americans capital punishment industry
LC Control# 93004698
ISBN 038547110
Author: Frederick Drimmer
Title: Until you are dead
LC Control# 90047110
ISBN: 0806511842
Deadline #9 HW #1
Deadline #9 HW #1
Reading Reflection
This weeks reading where about.....yup you guessed it Arguments. Actually this weeks reading were interesting. Chapter 7 talked about characterizing factual arguments, and developing factual arguments. Of course a argument is nothing without evidence, facts, and visual proof. In chapter 8 talks about Arguments of Definition. Basically if you arguments includes a definition of a word make sure you clarify what the word means. A word can have more than one meaning, specially when you have different cultures, involved in a argument. Chapter 17 talks about Fallacies of Arguments. Which shows how just about all arguments have errors in them. Whether the arguments deals with emotional, ethical, or logical.
Reading Reflection
This weeks reading where about.....yup you guessed it Arguments. Actually this weeks reading were interesting. Chapter 7 talked about characterizing factual arguments, and developing factual arguments. Of course a argument is nothing without evidence, facts, and visual proof. In chapter 8 talks about Arguments of Definition. Basically if you arguments includes a definition of a word make sure you clarify what the word means. A word can have more than one meaning, specially when you have different cultures, involved in a argument. Chapter 17 talks about Fallacies of Arguments. Which shows how just about all arguments have errors in them. Whether the arguments deals with emotional, ethical, or logical.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Deadline #8 WH # 6
Deadline #8 HW #6 "Deadline Reflection"
Well another week gone by. Look out here comes another. This weeks meeting was helpful, to be honest, this weeks reading were leaving me a little lost. How ever I did commented on camilles essay analyses. Did we get credit for in-class discussion? Well hopful next weeks reading will be better.
I did make a comment on Stephann blog page.http://sparizek-armywife.blogspot.com/
Well another week gone by. Look out here comes another. This weeks meeting was helpful, to be honest, this weeks reading were leaving me a little lost. How ever I did commented on camilles essay analyses. Did we get credit for in-class discussion? Well hopful next weeks reading will be better.
I did make a comment on Stephann blog page.http://sparizek-armywife.blogspot.com/
Deadline #8 HW #5
Deadline #8 HW # 5
Grammar Assignment
The grammar assignment I read was about poof reading. I got some good tips, and of course I'm going to share. 1Read your work backwards, one sentence at a time. 2 Read your work out loud, that way it easier to find your errors. 3 Always print out your work that way you can proofread off of paper, your more likely find your errors on paper. 4 Let your work sit for a while then come back then proofread. That way you have fresh eyes, and mind. 5 Last have someone else proofread your work, because you are going to miss something.
The assignment helped me a lot. I tend to have a lot of mistakes, every time.
Grammar Assignment
The grammar assignment I read was about poof reading. I got some good tips, and of course I'm going to share. 1Read your work backwards, one sentence at a time. 2 Read your work out loud, that way it easier to find your errors. 3 Always print out your work that way you can proofread off of paper, your more likely find your errors on paper. 4 Let your work sit for a while then come back then proofread. That way you have fresh eyes, and mind. 5 Last have someone else proofread your work, because you are going to miss something.
The assignment helped me a lot. I tend to have a lot of mistakes, every time.
Deadline #8 HW #4
Deadline #8 HW #4 "Coldplay"
The author of the article "The case against Coldplay" was Jon Pareles a critic for pop music, employed by The New York Times. Article was published in June 5,2005. Topic: "The band Coldplay the most insufferable band of the decade".His audience, I guess anyone who was will to read about his complaining our a band. I for one heard of the group, but never heard their music. The purpose of the article, to give his opinion the group Coldplay. Context the author Jon Pareles list Coldplay past record stats, and their new release "X&Y" album.
Deadline #8 HW #3
Peer Review
I poof read Heather Morris. I made a few changes, but over all Heather You did a Good Job.
I didn't get a chance to comment on another classmates paper, but maybe I'll do mind cause nobody has grade it yet, and I know I need help. Maybe I didn't send it out right! Did anyone receive my Draft? Okay I cheated I reviewed mine own, Mr.Adams tips helped out, don't worry you weren't the only person to have you text different color or bold. I did it because it looked pretty. Yeah I know, well I fixed it.
I poof read Heather Morris. I made a few changes, but over all Heather You did a Good Job.
I didn't get a chance to comment on another classmates paper, but maybe I'll do mind cause nobody has grade it yet, and I know I need help. Maybe I didn't send it out right! Did anyone receive my Draft? Okay I cheated I reviewed mine own, Mr.Adams tips helped out, don't worry you weren't the only person to have you text different color or bold. I did it because it looked pretty. Yeah I know, well I fixed it.
Deadline #8 HW #1
Reading Reflection of Chapters #5, #6, and #8
Well let me first ask if anyone else syllabus read Chapter 8 Evaluations. Well mind did so I wasn't sure if I should read Chapter 8 Arguments of definition or Chapter 9 Evaluation. Oh well that's my confusion for the week.
Rhetorical Analysis: an examination of how well the components of an argument work together to persuade or move an audience. Rhetorical Question posed to raise an issue or create an effect rather than to get a response.
In chapter 5. shows you how to break down the argument, and see how it all connect together. Just like in our paper answering your audience questions, and hitting their right spot to persuade them to the issue, your main point. This chapter talks about Pathos, Ethos, Logs, statements, and poof. I also learned about Structuring Arguments. This chapter basically teaches about how to use Toulmin writing system. You learn the steps, Making a claim, reason, and warrants. Also supplying evidence, and of course backing up that evidence with facts.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Deadline #7 HW #5
Deadline Reflection
D#7 HW #5
Finally done this week was a lot, I don't know why I' surprise. Well I know it could have been better, but.......
Well as always the books helped out a lot. I've learned how to persuade my audience though a picture. I guess somethings you don't need to say anything at all. Whats that saying. A picture is worth a thousands of words.
Deadline #7 HW #3
Deadline #7 HW #3
Draft WP#2
Annotated Bibliography
I decide to write about execution in America. My research question is: Why Americans shouldn't question Execution. I plan to briefly give a history of executions in America. Methods of execution. Current debate concerning the death penalty. How many inmates/prisoner are on death row. How many inmates have been exonerated from death row. Type of crime, criminals committed to be sentenced to death. My personal opinion of the subject.
Scott,Langley, dir. video/film shot November 2005
http://www.langleycreations.com/photo/deathpenalty/video.html This web sites has a video narrated by: Warden Mervin Polk. Warden M.Polk gives a tour of the final day on death row. The preparation of an execution. I found this web sit very interesting. This site gives someone who has never seen what an prison looks like, or allows you to put yourself in the prisoner shoes.The thing I like the most about this web site, it not the visual look, it's what Warden Mervin Polk comment on, when ask about executing an individual. I believe he said, it's s sad thing but its something he must do. Scott, Langley has fought against execution since 1999. S. Langley works along with Amnesty International since 2004.
Richard, Dieter Executive Director since 1992. A graduate from Georgetown Law School
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=144&scid=10 The DPIC was found in1990. It's home base is located in Washington D.C. This my #1 resource for statics of United States Execution information. When I found this web site I fell in love, not really. However I got a lot of information from this web site. this site has it all, FACTS, HISTORY, ISSUES, REPORTS, AND much more. I found stats for state by state crimes punishable by execution.
J.J, Malony up dated 06.20/07 Copyright 1998-2007. Pat O'Connor, Editor
http://crimemagazine.com/index.html This web site has all sorts of information, from current true crimes stories, to arguments about executions. There's also stories of old case, history of how people were hung for their crime. This is a picture of after being executed. which starts a controversy in Florida.
Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robinso
http://www.religioustolerance.org/execute.htm This web site is about executions, news, facts, arguments about execution. People can post why the believe, OR not believe in executions. I like this site because you get to hear what peoples take on the whole issue. Also you get ideas as to what you can add to your paper. People questions and concerns.
Amnesty International Since 1961.Executive Committee: Lilian Gonçalves - Ho Kang You, Pietro Antonioli , Soledad GarcÃa Muñoz , Levent Korkut , Peter Pack , Christine Pamp , Vanushi Rajanayagam, Deborah Smith ,David Stamps http://web.amnesty.org/pages/392-260407-feature-eng This web site is against executions, and promtes all types of Human rights. New about execution all around the world. I will use this site for the views for the other side of execution.
Apr 27th 2007,From The Economist print edition. More and more countries have doubts about the death penalty
http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9084818&fsrc=RSS This is a current issue concerning lethal injection.The passage below is a copy from the link above it states what the link is about. (In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections).
Capital punishment, Cause for a pause. Sep 27th 2007. From The Economist print edition
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=348951&story_id=9867645 "The Supreme Court agrees to examine executions by lethal injection. Injections were introduced in 1978 as a supposedly more humane alternative to other forms of capital punishment—hanging, firing squad, electrocution and the gas chamber".
Capital punishment in America. Revenge begins to seem less sweet. Aug 30th 2007 BOULDER, COLORADO, AND HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS. From The Economist print edition
http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9719806 This article talks about how Texas is just about the on state that is slowing down when it comes to lethal injections.
Draft WP#2
Annotated Bibliography
I decide to write about execution in America. My research question is: Why Americans shouldn't question Execution. I plan to briefly give a history of executions in America. Methods of execution. Current debate concerning the death penalty. How many inmates/prisoner are on death row. How many inmates have been exonerated from death row. Type of crime, criminals committed to be sentenced to death. My personal opinion of the subject.
Scott,Langley, dir. video/film shot November 2005
http://www.langleycreations.com/photo/deathpenalty/video.html This web sites has a video narrated by: Warden Mervin Polk. Warden M.Polk gives a tour of the final day on death row. The preparation of an execution. I found this web sit very interesting. This site gives someone who has never seen what an prison looks like, or allows you to put yourself in the prisoner shoes.The thing I like the most about this web site, it not the visual look, it's what Warden Mervin Polk comment on, when ask about executing an individual. I believe he said, it's s sad thing but its something he must do. Scott, Langley has fought against execution since 1999. S. Langley works along with Amnesty International since 2004.
Richard, Dieter Executive Director since 1992. A graduate from Georgetown Law School
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=144&scid=10 The DPIC was found in1990. It's home base is located in Washington D.C. This my #1 resource for statics of United States Execution information. When I found this web site I fell in love, not really. However I got a lot of information from this web site. this site has it all, FACTS, HISTORY, ISSUES, REPORTS, AND much more. I found stats for state by state crimes punishable by execution.
J.J, Malony up dated 06.20/07 Copyright 1998-2007. Pat O'Connor, Editor
http://crimemagazine.com/index.html This web site has all sorts of information, from current true crimes stories, to arguments about executions. There's also stories of old case, history of how people were hung for their crime. This is a picture of after being executed. which starts a controversy in Florida.
Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Originally published: 1995-JUN-8. Last updated 2007-JAN-06. Author: Bruce A Robinso
http://www.religioustolerance.org/execute.htm This web site is about executions, news, facts, arguments about execution. People can post why the believe, OR not believe in executions. I like this site because you get to hear what peoples take on the whole issue. Also you get ideas as to what you can add to your paper. People questions and concerns.
Amnesty International Since 1961.Executive Committee: Lilian Gonçalves - Ho Kang You, Pietro Antonioli , Soledad GarcÃa Muñoz , Levent Korkut , Peter Pack , Christine Pamp , Vanushi Rajanayagam, Deborah Smith ,David Stamps http://web.amnesty.org/pages/392-260407-feature-eng This web site is against executions, and promtes all types of Human rights. New about execution all around the world. I will use this site for the views for the other side of execution.
Apr 27th 2007,From The Economist print edition. More and more countries have doubts about the death penalty
http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9084818&fsrc=RSS This is a current issue concerning lethal injection.The passage below is a copy from the link above it states what the link is about. (In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections).
Capital punishment, Cause for a pause. Sep 27th 2007. From The Economist print edition
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=348951&story_id=9867645 "The Supreme Court agrees to examine executions by lethal injection. Injections were introduced in 1978 as a supposedly more humane alternative to other forms of capital punishment—hanging, firing squad, electrocution and the gas chamber".
Capital punishment in America. Revenge begins to seem less sweet. Aug 30th 2007 BOULDER, COLORADO, AND HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS. From The Economist print edition
http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9719806 This article talks about how Texas is just about the on state that is slowing down when it comes to lethal injections.
Deadline #7 HW #1
Deadline #7 HW #1
Reading Reflection
Chapter 2 - Argument from the Heart-Pathos
Let me first define what Pathos is: A strategy in which a writer tries to generate specific emotions (such as fear, envy, anger or pity), in an audience to dispose it ti accept a claim. Everything an Argument pg.
So based on the definition of a Pathos I would want to either write or show my audience something that draws them in. Your trying to hit your audience soft spot "heart". All around us in life we see pathos from advertising commericals. Example: We've all seen the commerical feed the hungry kids, money for the poor sick kids in some other countries. Well in chapter 2 gives examples of how people different types of methods to play on other peoples emotions to draw them in to persuade them to be on their side of whatever issue, or cause.
Chapter 3 - Arguments based on Character-Ethos
Ethos: The self image a writer creates to define a relationship with readers in argument, most writers try to establish an ethos that suggests authority and creditability.
Everything an Argument pg.
Bottom line depending what point your trying to make, your source doesn't have to be an expert. Here a short example: If you want to put grass in your back. Would you ask your cousin who has his own business in landscaping, or a doctor. Well I would pick my cousin.
Well this also applies to your paper.Your source my have a PhD, or some other type of degree in what your topic is concerning. However some of your audience will have a hard time trusting someone who talks from book knowledge, when what really counts is hands on experience. However this goes 2 ways.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Deadline #6 HW #8
Deadline Reflection #6 HW #8
Oooh another week, well 2 be honest chapter 16 was a bit dry.
Deadline #6 HW #5
What counts as evidence?
The type of evidence I'm going to use in my WP#3 is first hand evidence "observation". I also plan to use interviews, personal experience, second hand evidence such as"online sources". I believe I can use first hand experience since I work inside a correctional facility and my paper is about execution in America. I'm able to not only observer how inmate act on a normal circumstance, but I see how they enter act in numerous settings. I would like to interview an inmate who is currently siting on death row. However where I work we don't house, nor handle executions.
Deadline #6 HW #1
Reading Reflection
Deadline #6 HW #1
What I gather from chapter 4, was how to back up your argument. You can back up your argument by using facts, based on evidence, statistic, surveys, or personal experiences. Your audience will be persuadable if your source is well known, or is an expert in their field. Another point to avoid when writing your paper. When your making a point, don't give numerous examples of your point. I know, I'm guilty of doing this in my ruff draft.
Chapter #16 outlines all the different types of evidence, you can use. Just because you have a lot of evidence, doesn't matter if you don't use it right. It's how you use that evidence to answer your audience's questions and give them the right information.
Chapter 19 Evaluating & using sources
When writing your paper, you will find a lot of information concerning your topic. Not all sources are reliable. This chapter shows you how to check authors, publishers, and the accuracy of the article. Checking your source is a must if you want a Great paper. You wouldn't want to give your audience bad information. This chapter also show, how to properly paraphrase, summaries, and document a sources.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Deadline #5 HW #6 "Deadline reflcetion"
"Deadline Reflection"
D#5 HW#6
Finally this weeks assignments are done with. Like a few other people in this class I work full-time, and the homework in this class is also a full-time job.
O-Kay back to our papers, the ones I read were good. Everyone need to make a few changes, I know I had a lot. On the brighter side, it was JUST a DRAFT. I didn't expect anyone paper to be perfect. So far from what I've seen everyone has selected interesting topic. The required reading, and the web sites were helpful to me. This class makes me fill so lost at time. I haven't been in school in since 6 years ago. So a lot of the stuff we read helps me out a ton. As always what-ever I read/learn from our weekly assignment I try to apply it to my paper. Hope next weeks better.
Deadline #5 HW #4
Here are two books that caught my eye, when I was searching ebrary. The link below is a short clip of a current issue with lethal execution in California. Lethal execution is also a current issue in Arizona. Today on 12 new early morning show had an issue concerning the up coming lethal execution in Arizona.I'm trying to find the link, no luck. Once I find the link, I up date this post. The room at the end of the clip is a death chamber. I might also use this link for information toward my paper.
#1. Expendable Man: The near execution of Earl Washington Jr.
Publisher: New York University
#2. Contradictions of American Capital Punishment
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREPgZqpaS0
#1. Expendable Man: The near execution of Earl Washington Jr.
Publisher: New York University
#2. Contradictions of American Capital Punishment
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREPgZqpaS0
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Deadline #5 HW #5
Since I work at a Correctional Facility I figured I can observe the inmate that I work with.
My location is a Correctional Facility in Arizona. There are four observations I made:
1. Can inmates/prisoners be rehabilitated?
My observation is that some inmates can be rehabilitated. However there are a few things that factor in. Such as how may times that individual has been in and out of the "system"/"jail". A major factor, would be what type of crime that inmate/individual has commented. However there are a few who make a life change, however that's has to come from with-in. I would say out of 100 inmates maybe 5% will truly change, and never comment another crime.
2. Inmates prospective.
Inmates perspective(mind frame). Most of the inmates I deal with believed it's someone else fault as to why their there. Whether they lose views due to death of family members and they don't know how to coop. with the lost. Or they get caught up with drugs, alcohol, or friends.
3. How inmates inter act with each other.
First of all male inmates attitudes different from females. Males have to prove them selves. For some reason they think that have to show everyone that they are tuff. You all so have you gang members, and race issues. Where as females, pretty much get along as you don't talk about someone behind their back, or snitch on another inmate.
4. Inmate's overall view in life
Over all general view of life. Most don't think of their future, no values, or goals in life/ambition. Some think of just drinking,or drugs, or both. Just when the next party is. That is until their in jail, then they talk about how they found god, or they miss their kids.
My location is a Correctional Facility in Arizona. There are four observations I made:
1. Can inmates/prisoners be rehabilitated?
My observation is that some inmates can be rehabilitated. However there are a few things that factor in. Such as how may times that individual has been in and out of the "system"/"jail". A major factor, would be what type of crime that inmate/individual has commented. However there are a few who make a life change, however that's has to come from with-in. I would say out of 100 inmates maybe 5% will truly change, and never comment another crime.
2. Inmates prospective.
Inmates perspective(mind frame). Most of the inmates I deal with believed it's someone else fault as to why their there. Whether they lose views due to death of family members and they don't know how to coop. with the lost. Or they get caught up with drugs, alcohol, or friends.
3. How inmates inter act with each other.
First of all male inmates attitudes different from females. Males have to prove them selves. For some reason they think that have to show everyone that they are tuff. You all so have you gang members, and race issues. Where as females, pretty much get along as you don't talk about someone behind their back, or snitch on another inmate.
4. Inmate's overall view in life
Over all general view of life. Most don't think of their future, no values, or goals in life/ambition. Some think of just drinking,or drugs, or both. Just when the next party is. That is until their in jail, then they talk about how they found god, or they miss their kids.
Deadline #5 HW #2 and #3
Peer Review
This week I reviewed classmate Mike Whipple WP1. I made a few suggestion, and asked question I had after reading his paper. I hope it help a little. Mike had a good start, I'm looking forward to the final paper.
This week I reviewed classmate Mike Whipple WP1. I made a few suggestion, and asked question I had after reading his paper. I hope it help a little. Mike had a good start, I'm looking forward to the final paper.
I also made a comment on Tara Bates Deadline#4 Grammar Assisgnment, and on Justin blog Deadline #5 HW#1 Reading Reflection.
For anyone who reads this, Hang in there!
Deadline #5 HW #1
Reading Reflection
This weeks reading helped out (as always).In chapter 6 pg. 86-93. Define library terms. Such as library stacks, I also got ideas as to where to look up reference on my topic. chapter 7 pg. 94-105 "Searching for information with field research methods" This chapter went into details as to how to get different types of information to help answer your audience questions. I plan to conduct an observation, to give a birds eye view on my topic.However I may conduct a survey, to better understand what my audience may lack as information on my topic. Overall thins weeks reading was short, sweet, and most important helpful.
Eng102-7891
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Deadline #4 HW #7
This weeks reading and over all home work assignment was not as hard/confusing as last week. Are writing proposal was not that bad. I was proud of myself I actually sent all my papers out to the right places (classmates, teacher, my blog, and turnitin .com). The only trouble I had this week, was: I was unable to log on to http://www.powa.org/content/blogcategory/16/107/ and http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lessons/peer_reveiw_guidelines.htm
Deadline #4 HW #5
Library of congress (online catalog) http://www.catalog.loc.gov
I found this site very interesting and helpful. I found a couple of books i want to check out. Subject I found on my topic: Execution (capital punishment, the death penalty & the media, executioners,types of execution, and innocence).
Karlsrule vitual catlog
www.ubka.unikalsruhe.de/hylib/en/kvk.html
This was another site I found but I did not information that I was interested in a this point.
I found this site very interesting and helpful. I found a couple of books i want to check out. Subject I found on my topic: Execution (capital punishment, the death penalty & the media, executioners,types of execution, and innocence).
Karlsrule vitual catlog
www.ubka.unikalsruhe.de/hylib/en/kvk.html
This was another site I found but I did not information that I was interested in a this point.
Deadline #4 HM #3
Writing Project #1 "Writing a Research Proposal"
By: Paulette Estrada
Eng102-7891 (Hybrid)
20 Sept. 2007
There are groups of Americans, that believe and fight that execution are cruel and inhumane. They strongly believe that all man and women should not face any harsh consequences for their actions. Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoners, 3298 men and 59 females siting on death row, waiting for their execution date. However there are also Americans that do believe in: if you intentional commit a crime such as take someones life "murder", or take part/aid, that individual should also lose their life. (Eye for an Eye / Life for Life)
My research question is: Should America question execution? This topic is a controversy in America, because their are groups/prisoner appealing their execution. Although most American do not think about execution until it effects their life. Whether a individual commit murder of their love one, or friend. I am not exempt from this issue, up until my current profession I was undecided, just unaware how many distributed individual there are in society.
I currently work for a correctional facility in Arizona. I work with the individual that can not function in society. On Sept.16,2007 a 3 year old boy life was taken from him. The 3 year old mother's lover, "another women" confessed to child abuse. This Jane Doe confessed to Police Department stating, that she threw the 3 year old across the room, which caused his death. The mother of the child and her partner were known meth users. Most people say 3 years is a short life, that wasn't the case for this little boy. It was 3 long agonizing years, fill with touchier. He was beaten, burned, not to mention the mental, and physical abuse. Day in and out this little boy was a hitting bag, for multiple people in his life. Everyone involved in responding to this call had to be debriefed. On Sept.18,2007 Jane Doe was arrested and brought into the facility, I work at.
How can America's be so blind and condone such crimes. This women took this little boys life, without any remorse. I personal feel that this individual had no concern for another persons life, why should she have a say so in her life (especially a child, who can not protect their-self). When that little boy was crying, because of the pain she conflicted on him. She did not stop, she continued abusing him until his body could not take it any more. So why should society allow her to live.
The purpose of this paper is to wake up Americans and inform them of why these individual who were found guilty for there crimes. Should not be speared their life. Eye for an Eye - Life for Life!
I strongly believe in execution. I fail to see the point in fighting for an individual who have no respect for life. These individuals took another humans life. Why should I listen to their plea to live. They didn't listen to the person pleading for their life, no they were cold hearted any killed them.
My audience is society (Americans) who are unaware, and the undecided. My ultimate objective goal in this research is to inform society. Hopefully answer questions society may have. I believe a major limitations is a one on one interview with a prisoner, siting on death row. How ever the opportunities I have is experience in this field of work. I have first hand experience dealing with inmates, how they act, think, and do. A major challenge I see with this issue, is trying to have a open mind.
I was brought up in church. I was taught right and wrong at an early age. I strongly believe in: for every action, their is a reaction. I was raised to respect and value all life. I was taught to think of the consequences in the things you do in life. There are so many Americans that don't think about execution, until it effects their life. The average American is so caught up in their personal life they are unaware, of this issue. Unless you work in this type of profession every day, see first hand how sick people can be. I never really thought about criminals, murders, rapist, child abusier etc. until I enter the world of law enforcement. I work with all types of inmates, charged with varies crimes. There is one thing they all share, they blame someone else for their mistake they've made in life. Working in this type of atmosphere week after week, is a eye opening experience. I'm interested in this issue because I deal, and work with these individuals, who have murder or on the path to be murders. I also plan to show society that yes there are always two sides to a story. However the ultimate price in taking a life, should be your life. I hope to achieve this goal by the end of this class.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Deadline #4 HW #1
Reading Reflection
*Well this weeks reading, help shed more light as to, writing my final paper. In chapter 5 broke down in steps, how to search your topic. Whether you have an author, a book in mind, if you have no clue, just a words, or a phase. On page (#67 Chapter 5a) recommend you write down questions, words, or issue you would like to know or look up. These questions come in handy so you don't get stumped.
*Important keys, when writing your paper is not only making sure your sources are factual. You also need to make sure you give your audience the right information. That's not all, your not only researching your topic. You also need to evaluate "check" author, and the publisher. You don't want your information to biases. You also need to check the web site your using.
*Another key factor is critically reading. when your reading don't get blind sighted. You should always question the information your thinking about using.How will my audience view this. Ultimately you should be able to go back to the original questions. Does this answer questions my readers may have. Your research question should help you come up with a Preliminary Thesis Statement. Which should lead you to your Thesis Statement.
*Well this weeks reading, help shed more light as to, writing my final paper. In chapter 5 broke down in steps, how to search your topic. Whether you have an author, a book in mind, if you have no clue, just a words, or a phase. On page (#67 Chapter 5a) recommend you write down questions, words, or issue you would like to know or look up. These questions come in handy so you don't get stumped.
*Important keys, when writing your paper is not only making sure your sources are factual. You also need to make sure you give your audience the right information. That's not all, your not only researching your topic. You also need to evaluate "check" author, and the publisher. You don't want your information to biases. You also need to check the web site your using.
*Another key factor is critically reading. when your reading don't get blind sighted. You should always question the information your thinking about using.How will my audience view this. Ultimately you should be able to go back to the original questions. Does this answer questions my readers may have. Your research question should help you come up with a Preliminary Thesis Statement. Which should lead you to your Thesis Statement.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Deadline #3 HW #6
WP#1
Topic: Executions
Research question: Death Row, Are they all guilty?
Context: History of Execution, What the purpose of execution, Total of inmates sitting on death row, What type of crimes inmates committed to be placed on death row, How many have been wrongly accused, How many have been exonerated, and Who is affected by executions.
Purpose:Educate, tell both side
Audience: Society
Author: Me? P Estrada
Topic: Executions
Research question: Death Row, Are they all guilty?
Context: History of Execution, What the purpose of execution, Total of inmates sitting on death row, What type of crimes inmates committed to be placed on death row, How many have been wrongly accused, How many have been exonerated, and Who is affected by executions.
Purpose:Educate, tell both side
Audience: Society
Author: Me? P Estrada
Deadline #3 HW #5
!!! First of all I could NOT log on to either of these web sites:!!!
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.swf
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.html
Topic: Executions
Research question:Death Row, are they all guilty?
I think one group of audience analysis would be Society.
Some question society would like to know.
What is the history of Executions?
What the purpose of an execution?
How many inmates currently seat on death row?
What are the type of crimes, that lead them to death row?
How many inmates were wrongly accused?
How many people have bee exonerated?
Who is affected by executions?
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.swf
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.html
Topic: Executions
Research question:Death Row, are they all guilty?
I think one group of audience analysis would be Society.
Some question society would like to know.
What is the history of Executions?
What the purpose of an execution?
How many inmates currently seat on death row?
What are the type of crimes, that lead them to death row?
How many inmates were wrongly accused?
How many people have bee exonerated?
Who is affected by executions?
Deadline #3 HW #4
Life on Death Row, Are they all Guilty?
Who is invested in this topic?
I can think of 5 main groups that are invested in this topic.
1.The inmate on death row.
2.Inmates personal family members.
3.People that deal with the inmates on death row.
4.The executioner.
5.Society.
What would these group of people do with this information?
Who is invested in this topic?
I can think of 5 main groups that are invested in this topic.
1.The inmate on death row.
2.Inmates personal family members.
3.People that deal with the inmates on death row.
4.The executioner.
5.Society.
What would these group of people do with this information?
Deadline #3 HW #3
My Research plan in a nut shell:
hitting the library, database, interviews, stats and of course the web.
hitting the library, database, interviews, stats and of course the web.
Deadline #3 HW #2
Okay my Topic is: Executions.
For now I believe my purpose is to be a Advocate.
After a lot of reading and surfing the web, I starting thinking"brain storming", what about Executions.
Which in turn lead me to Death Penalty in the United States.
Which lead me to 3 categories: Innocence, Rehabilitation, and Guilty.
My Research question: Life on Death Row, Are they all guilty?
Some of the question I would like to find out are:
History of Execution? How many people have been executed?
Which states have death penalty, and if they hold the execution on their facility?
How many people have been released from death row-"innocence"?
Can an death row inmate, be rehabilitated?
How many people, who have been executed, where later found innocence?
For now I believe my purpose is to be a Advocate.
After a lot of reading and surfing the web, I starting thinking"brain storming", what about Executions.
Which in turn lead me to Death Penalty in the United States.
Which lead me to 3 categories: Innocence, Rehabilitation, and Guilty.
My Research question: Life on Death Row, Are they all guilty?
Some of the question I would like to find out are:
History of Execution? How many people have been executed?
Which states have death penalty, and if they hold the execution on their facility?
How many people have been released from death row-"innocence"?
Can an death row inmate, be rehabilitated?
How many people, who have been executed, where later found innocence?
Deadline#2,HW #7 "Deadline Reflection"
Wow, I didn't realize how much work, this one paper was going to be. When Mr. Adams said all we have to do is one paper "I was like score". However the books helped out a lot, as well as the Bedford Researcher web site. As mentioned before I was stumped on where and how to begin, but the reading material helped a lot. I'm most certainly going to have to break the work assignments down.
Deadline#2,HW #6
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
This web site has so much information concerning the death penalty: cost, innocence, international, mental illnes, mental retardation,victims, history(timeline)etc. I found this web site searching around on del.ici.us
http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9084818&fsrc=RSS
This is another web site I found on del.ici.us
Here's an article for the web site, this goes on lines of Is execution inhuman?"In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections".
Articles like this make you think wow!
This web site has so much information concerning the death penalty: cost, innocence, international, mental illnes, mental retardation,victims, history(timeline)etc. I found this web site searching around on del.ici.us
http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9084818&fsrc=RSS
This is another web site I found on del.ici.us
Here's an article for the web site, this goes on lines of Is execution inhuman?"In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections".
Articles like this make you think wow!
Deadline#2,HW #5
*What interest me in this topic is, because I work in law enforcement. In the back of my mind I always had an interest in executions. The history,whether it right or wrong, are the certain races stereo typed, can a person sentenced to execution be rehabilitated, sitting on death row, are their innocent people on death row?.
*After getting on the computer, searching the web, I become more interested, theirs so much information out their.
*I guess what surprised me about this topic, is that its so big. You have a wide range of paths you can take, learn about.
*I guess I'm just amazed how an individual can be so lost "state of mind" to comment a crime. I was raised going to church. Learning right and wrong, and applying that to the decision I make in life. One thing Ive realized is that a lot of criminals, don't think, they just act, or they have no concept of what their doing is wrong. I met people who just don't care (about themselves or any one) no respect for life.
*The only experience that I have with this topic, is because I work in the environment which leads to an individual to execution.
*After getting on the computer, searching the web, I become more interested, theirs so much information out their.
*I guess what surprised me about this topic, is that its so big. You have a wide range of paths you can take, learn about.
*I guess I'm just amazed how an individual can be so lost "state of mind" to comment a crime. I was raised going to church. Learning right and wrong, and applying that to the decision I make in life. One thing Ive realized is that a lot of criminals, don't think, they just act, or they have no concept of what their doing is wrong. I met people who just don't care (about themselves or any one) no respect for life.
*The only experience that I have with this topic, is because I work in the environment which leads to an individual to execution.
Deadline#2,HW #4
Capital Punishment is the topic I decided to go with. As mention earlier in Deadline #2, HW #1 I work for a law enforcement agency, and I wanted to learn my about the topic. I first sat down with my notebook, writing down issues that fall into capital punishment: sentencing, executions, serial killers, sex offenders,etc. I found many issues that fall into Capital Punishment, one web site I found interesting was, Death Penalty Information Center "DPIC" http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ which is posted on my del.ici.us page. I work with an individual who has sat in on an execution. I figured I can interview him on the subject.So I've some what narrowed my topic to executions.
Deadline#2,HW #3
Abstract By Mary H. Cooper
Is capital punishment administered fairly?
Aseries of shocking murders in the past few years has focused public attention once again on the death penalty. The deaths caused by the Oklahoma City bombers, the “Unabomber” and others have lent support to advocates of capital punishment. They continue to argue that capital punishment not only deters crime but also helps the families of murder victims find ”closure.” But opponents call for reform, if not abolition, of the death penalty. They point to disturbing evidence that non-white offenders are more likely to be executed for their crimes than white offenders and that poor inmates often don't receive adequate legal counsel. As proof they cite the cases of 75 people released from death row after courts reversed their convictions.
Convicted murderer Karla Faye Tucker was executed in Texas on Feb. 3, 1998, despite widespread pleas to spare her life because she had been rehabilitated in prison. (Photo Credit: Reuters)Abstract By Margaret Edwardshttp://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23c19627e285
Abstract By Kenneth Jost
Should states impose moratoriums on executions?
Critics and opponents of the death penalty are warning that capital trials and sentencing hearings are so riddled with flaws that they risk resulting in the execution of innocent persons. Supporters of capital punishment discount the warnings, emphasizing that opponents cannot cite a single person in modern times who was executed and later proven to have been innocent. The debate over erroneous convictions has increased in recent years because DNA testing now allows inmates to prove their innocence years after their convictions. The Supreme Court opens its term on Oct. 3 with two closely watched cases pending on rules allowing state inmates to use newly discovered evidence to challenge their convictions in federal courts, based on “actual innocence” as well as constitutional violations. Meanwhile, death penalty critics want states to follow Illinois' example and impose moratoriums on executions.
Opponents of the death penalty hold their annual vigil outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2005. The court in its upcoming term will hear two cases affecting death-row inmates' ability to challenge their convictions. (Getty Images/Brendan Smialowski)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23e112a8e002
Abstract By Patrick Marshall
Are they too harsh?
California's controversial three-strikes law sends repeat offenders to prison for 25-years-to-life for non-violent crimes like shoplifting. Although the California law is the nation's harshest, 24 other states have adopted similar laws in the past decade. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the law forces judges to mete out "cruel and unusual punishment," prohibited by the Constitution. The two cases the high court will review have become a lightning rod for debate over mandatory-sentencing policies adopted by the federal government and the states in drug-war crackdowns over the past 30 years. Advocates say such policies have cut crime, but critics say other reasons caused the decline. Meanwhile, several states have begun modifying their mandatory-sentencing laws to give judges more discretion in cases involving non-violent offenders.
Ten-year-old Joanna Verduzco of Riverside, Calif., joins a protest organized by Families Against California Three Strikes in March at the Federal Building in Los Angeles. Because her father had two previous felony convictions, he was sentenced to 29-years-to-life in prison for his third felony, possession of less than a gram of methamphetamine. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f243ce623bd97
Is capital punishment administered fairly?
Aseries of shocking murders in the past few years has focused public attention once again on the death penalty. The deaths caused by the Oklahoma City bombers, the “Unabomber” and others have lent support to advocates of capital punishment. They continue to argue that capital punishment not only deters crime but also helps the families of murder victims find ”closure.” But opponents call for reform, if not abolition, of the death penalty. They point to disturbing evidence that non-white offenders are more likely to be executed for their crimes than white offenders and that poor inmates often don't receive adequate legal counsel. As proof they cite the cases of 75 people released from death row after courts reversed their convictions.
Convicted murderer Karla Faye Tucker was executed in Texas on Feb. 3, 1998, despite widespread pleas to spare her life because she had been rehabilitated in prison. (Photo Credit: Reuters)Abstract By Margaret Edwardshttp://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23c19627e285
Abstract By Kenneth Jost
Should states impose moratoriums on executions?
Critics and opponents of the death penalty are warning that capital trials and sentencing hearings are so riddled with flaws that they risk resulting in the execution of innocent persons. Supporters of capital punishment discount the warnings, emphasizing that opponents cannot cite a single person in modern times who was executed and later proven to have been innocent. The debate over erroneous convictions has increased in recent years because DNA testing now allows inmates to prove their innocence years after their convictions. The Supreme Court opens its term on Oct. 3 with two closely watched cases pending on rules allowing state inmates to use newly discovered evidence to challenge their convictions in federal courts, based on “actual innocence” as well as constitutional violations. Meanwhile, death penalty critics want states to follow Illinois' example and impose moratoriums on executions.
Opponents of the death penalty hold their annual vigil outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2005. The court in its upcoming term will hear two cases affecting death-row inmates' ability to challenge their convictions. (Getty Images/Brendan Smialowski)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23e112a8e002
Abstract By Patrick Marshall
Are they too harsh?
California's controversial three-strikes law sends repeat offenders to prison for 25-years-to-life for non-violent crimes like shoplifting. Although the California law is the nation's harshest, 24 other states have adopted similar laws in the past decade. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the law forces judges to mete out "cruel and unusual punishment," prohibited by the Constitution. The two cases the high court will review have become a lightning rod for debate over mandatory-sentencing policies adopted by the federal government and the states in drug-war crackdowns over the past 30 years. Advocates say such policies have cut crime, but critics say other reasons caused the decline. Meanwhile, several states have begun modifying their mandatory-sentencing laws to give judges more discretion in cases involving non-violent offenders.
Ten-year-old Joanna Verduzco of Riverside, Calif., joins a protest organized by Families Against California Three Strikes in March at the Federal Building in Los Angeles. Because her father had two previous felony convictions, he was sentenced to 29-years-to-life in prison for his third felony, possession of less than a gram of methamphetamine. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f243ce623bd97
Deadline #2,HW#1 Reading Reflection
Wow, was the first thing in my mind when I first started reading Bedford Researcher book. To be honest, before I started reading, I was stumped on a topic. Where do I begin?, What should I write about? etc. So reading Chapter 1,2 and Chapter 18 helped me a lot. Chapter 1, got me thinking, What interest me? What topic will I benefit from? I can up with 3 possible topic: #1. Capital Punishment because I currently work in law enforcement. #2 Native American, because I half. #3 Firer fighters, because my future goal is to become one.Chapter #2 I starting writing in my note book. I made a list based on the 4 steps. Chapter #18 I was amazed, by all the different styles, and proper ways of writing"cite" a paper. The first thing that came into my mind was Mr.Adams when he said, You need to buy this book, because when it comes to writing your paper, or homework you'll be lost. He was right. If I were to write a paper without the required materials my paper would not only be wrong, it would lack a lot of information. I can honestly say I'm learning a lot from this class.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Up Date: "Deadline #1,HW*, HELP"
Well I'm finally getting things together. I received everyone email address, blogs, and grade sheet from Mr. Adams. I even comment on tmbates1blogspot.com and camlunamcc.blogspot.com. I'm feeling a little better about all these web sites and different email address.
However I have one question. If anyone knows please respond.
Q: How do you connect to email accounts to one?
Genius I am have 2 accounts to Gmail.
However I have one question. If anyone knows please respond.
Q: How do you connect to email accounts to one?
Genius I am have 2 accounts to Gmail.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
"Deadline #1, HW8, Help"
I'm have a little trouble finding out my blog address.
I'm not sure if this it, or not: pestrada0@gmail.com
I also set up an del.ici.us account, today I tried to log in and it says that my password is incorrect.
P Estrada
I'm not sure if this it, or not: pestrada0@gmail.com
I also set up an del.ici.us account, today I tried to log in and it says that my password is incorrect.
P Estrada
Thursday, August 23, 2007
PauletteEstrada
Hello, my name is Paulette E. I'm enrolled in Mr.Devon's Eng 102-7981 class.
I enter into this class, because I'm trying to get all my general class.
Once I'm finished with the general studies, I can take firefighter I & II.
My overall goal is to become an firefighter.
I'm excited about this class, but also nerves.
I'm not computer smart, but I'm trying.
I enter into this class, because I'm trying to get all my general class.
Once I'm finished with the general studies, I can take firefighter I & II.
My overall goal is to become an firefighter.
I'm excited about this class, but also nerves.
I'm not computer smart, but I'm trying.
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