Death penalty debates and personal recollections on executions
A reflective critique of capital punishment arguing that legal cruelty lies in endless appeals and that executions fail to deter crime. The author recalling John Speenkelink and his own experience reporting on executions, condemns the system's hypocrisy and calls for reform or abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spenkelink
Department of Rehabilitation
John F. Kennedy
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Graham
John
Eva Wags i Das
Spenkelink
Tallahassee
Leon County
Rhodesia crisis tests U S stance and justice
Letter to the President arguing that lifting sanctions against Zimbabwe Rhodesia hinges on genuine majority rule. It cites Muzorewa’s 3 percent white minority government, whites-only referendum, and minority control of defense judiciary and civil service, urging sanctions remain until true racial justice is achieved.
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Rhodesia
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia
Great Britain
Bishop Muzorewalan Smith
Nigeria
U.S
Troglodyte
William F. Buckley Jr
James J. Kilpatrick
Ian Smith
Buckley
Patriotic Front
Joshua Nkomo
Mr. Carter
Abel Muzorewa
Muzorewa
Barrel Politics and Jokey Barrels in Presidential Banter
A satirical dialogue traces Teddy and Jimmy using barrels and odd deliveries to mock politics and press. Barrels carry barrels with the shah of Iran and Jerry Ford or Brown, highlighting spoofed feints in political rivalries and media stunts. The piece ends with contemplation and a playful exchange about seriousness in leadership.
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Jimmy
Iran
Acapulco
Teddy
California
Jerry
Jerry Ford
Jerry Brown
Commerce Department
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