May 18, 2007

Inhuman depravity

It is not uncommon to buy a can of soda, drink the contents, then crush the can and discard it.

But what if someone treats another person with such utter regard to their humanity? Shouldn't such a level of depravity merit the ultimate punishment. I agree with Crablaw that John C. Gaumer warranted the ultimate penalty. His murder of Josie Brown negates any claim he has on mercy from society. Animals kill for food or protection. His actions aren't even that noble. The murder he committed was like discarding a soda can after it fulfilled one's purposes.

And Crablaw's right about the judge's comment assuming there wasn't an missing context.

Posted by SoccerDad at May 18, 2007 6:51 AM | TrackBack
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"It was a bad date. Two people didn't click, so to speak,"

UGH! I loathe when people are that dismissive! When they use other people and then expect to just get away with it.

We have a trial here in NYC of a real freak - Peter Braunstein - trying to blame everyone but the culprit: himself.

Thanks for posting this. I don't think I will ever get used to this sort of depravity - even casual depravity.

Posted by: Barbara at May 20, 2007 3:04 AM