Reply #52: Davis was a cold and heartless shit when it came to mercy [View All]

[fizzana]

This isn't about Manson or his followers but about people who had already been granted parole by the California Board who are not exactly bleeding heart liberals.

A few cases stand out.

One was a woman who was horribly abused by her husband. She stabbed him to death when he tried to beat the crap out of her. Granted parole but then denied by Davis.

Someone convicted of 2nd degree murder (not premeditaed) who was dying of AIDS and cancer as well as suffering dementia. The parole board decided that he could spend his last few months living with his parents. Overturned by Davis.

An 18 year gay kid killed one of his friends in a fit of rage after the friend told his father he was gay. The father beat the crap out of the kid and threw him out of the house. While in jail he earned 2 college degrees, tutored other inmates. He was eventually granted parole but Davis refused to grant it.

These are just three of the cases I'm aware of. I agree there are many murderers who should never see the light of day, but in my mind a test of character is whether that person has the capability to show mercy. Bush* certainly has none and Davis showed no inclination in his time as governor.