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04-20-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rgcraig
I do know for a fact that abuse can be hid from everyone.
It doesn't give anyone the right to kill someone else though.
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You are right about that!
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04-20-2007, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rgcraig
I do know for a fact that abuse can be hid from everyone.
It doesn't give anyone the right to kill someone else though.
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I saw those bruises you left on Terry!!!
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04-20-2007, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ILG
Has anyone said she was justified? She was sentenced. And I personally said I felt she got off too lightly.
But I can't agree with your assesment of the child. A little kid who had gone through as much as this one has is going to do whatever she can to make her life easier. And in this case, that will be to make her grandparents happy.
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I agree. The child's assessment means little or nothing in my opinion.
Abuse can be very insiduous, and even very private, especially if its sexual in nature.
Again, I don't think anyone is excusing her action, but IF she is telling the truth, I think some understanding can be expressed.
I think there must have been some merit, or they wouldn't have convicted her of voluntary manslaughter, which is a veritable slap on the wrist, were her actions standing alone as cold-blooded, premeditated murder.
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04-20-2007, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
I agree. The child's assessment means little or nothing in my opinion.
Abuse can be very insidious, and even very private, especially if its sexual in nature.
Again, I don't think anyone is excusing her action, but IF she is telling the truth, I think some understanding can be expressed.
I think there must have been some merit, or they wouldn't have convicted her of voluntary manslaughter, which is a veritable slap on the wrist, were her actions standing alone as cold-blooded, premeditated murder.
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Also, someone like this is not as capable of doing it again. There was a reason in her mind that she killed him and I doubt she's a real threat to society.
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04-20-2007, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rgcraig
Also, someone like this is not as capable of doing it again. There was a reason in her mind that she killed him and I doubt she's a real threat to society.
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I beg to differ. What if a friend invites her to a costume party and at the costume shop urges her to wear a blonde wig and platform high heels?
BAMMM!!!!!!!
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04-20-2007, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
I agree. The child's assessment means little or nothing in my opinion.
Abuse can be very insiduous, and even very private, especially if its sexual in nature.
Again, I don't think anyone is excusing her action, but IF she is telling the truth, I think some understanding can be expressed.
I think there must have been some merit, or they wouldn't have convicted her of voluntary manslaughter, which is a veritable slap on the wrist, were her actions standing alone as cold-blooded, premeditated murder.
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Ok, here is my "understanding". Don't put her to death. Let her out of prison after 30 years so she can be free during her retirement years.
There! You have now seen my softer, gentler side.
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04-20-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by CC1
I beg to differ. What if a friend invites her to a costume party and at the costume shop urges her to wear a blonde wig and platform high heels?
BAMMM!!!!!!!
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LOL! You are funny, CC1. 
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04-20-2007, 12:29 PM
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Well, personally, I think she's guilty as sin!! I'm sorry, but I don't care if he yelled at her and belittled her everyday; you have no excuse to end his life! She said she couldn't leave him and get a divorce, because it would hurt the ministry. Well hello?????? What has this done?
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04-20-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherri
Well, personally, I think she's guilty as sin!! I'm sorry, but I don't care if he yelled at her and belittled her everyday; you have no excuse to end his life! She said she couldn't leave him and get a divorce, because it would hurt the ministry. Well hello?????? What has this done?
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Exactly!
I am so sick of evil horror done by people excused away because they were picked on, their feelings got hurt, etc.
She has never stated that she felt her life was in danger at any time with this man. She just got tired of him fussing at her and she did not want to face him with the financial mess she had gotten them into with that Nigerian internet scam.
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04-21-2007, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CC1
Exactly!
I am so sick of evil horror done by people excused away because they were picked on, their feelings got hurt, etc.
She has never stated that she felt her life was in danger at any time with this man. She just got tired of him fussing at her and she did not want to face him with the financial mess she had gotten them into with that Nigerian internet scam.
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I read that she said he threatened her with a gun many times.
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