Judge, Jury, and Executioner too

Brian Rooney. Does that name ring a bell? It should. He stands trial this week for the murder of Michelle Gardner-Quinn almost two years ago; the most publicised murder in Vermont's history. Why was it the most publicised? Because she was a student at UVM. UVM is the only thing in Vermont that someone from outside of Vermont would recognize and be able to relate to besides the state itself. What makes her more special than the old man who was bludgeoned to death in the little town of Benson three years ago, the grandmother who was kidnapped and then savagely murdered 8 years ago in Rutland for no good reason, or the kid who had his life taken for the sum of $40 merely months ago. My point? Big names sell, and the media is a whore. What the fuck is the difference between some 21 year old UVM student and someone's 51 year old grandmother? There isn't one and I don't care to hear your empty sympathy and compassion.

He wants a new lawyer. He wants to represent himself. He wants the dismissal of statements he made admitting his guilt and sorrow. Now this fucker gets to stand a "fair" trial in Rutland Vermont, 65 miles away from the crime. Sounds real fair to me. I've got an idea Vermont. Stop being such a fucking hippy and reinstate the death penalty. What's fair is fair kids. An eye for an eye. Stand in someone else's shoes other than your cute little flats for a minute and I can't see how you wouldn't agree. If you're willing to take someone's life you should be man enough to give your own up as an even trade. If not, you're simply a coward. There seems to be a lot of pussy fucking cowards going around killing people these days. I've got an even better idea. Since the law of the land is taking its sweet ass time with "due process" and the right to a fair and speedy trial, cut to the chase and put a bullet in his head. This bullshit has got to stop.

http://www.vermontguardian.com/local/052007/ExecutingJusticeRePrint.shtml