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Florida Law Eliminating Unanimity for Death Penalty is Problematic in Many Ways

For several years, Florida, like 26 other states, required a unanimous vote before imposing the death penalty after a conviction for a capital felony. Recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to announce his candidacy for President, signed into law a bill which allows juries to recommend a death sentence with an 8-4 vote. Florida has now become the most extreme death penalty state. Previously, Alabama was the only state which allowed a divided jury to send criminals to death row if 10 of 12 jurors recommend it. As expected, Florida’s change has generated renewed debate about its use of capital punishment.

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Into each life a little rain must fall

     We have just been inundated with a record setting amount of rain. As with unexpected calamities, there is an abundant amount of destruction and heartaches. As I roamed through the streets of Broward County, especially in the city of Fort Lauderdale, I’ve seen damage, intense emotional stress, with a sense of hopelessness.

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Who will stand up for the children?

     Those who hurt children are subject to a punishment that far exceeds anything that you and I or our judicial system could punish them or sentence them to. It appears that we have lost all faith in the hope of accepting, respecting, and living with those who are different than we are. I’m talking about an evil difference; I’m speaking of a fear of an awakening to the realization that life is supposed to be open, just and abiding for all who breathe the same air and walk among God’s creations.

Editorials

Who will stand up for the children?

     Those who hurt children are subject to a punishment that far exceeds anything that you and I or our judicial system could punish them or sentence them to. It appears that we have lost all faith in the hope of accepting, respecting, and living with those who are different than we are. I’m talking about an evil difference; I’m speaking of a fear of an awakening to the realization that life is supposed to be open, just and abiding for all who breathe the same air and walk among God’s creations.