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Post by catskillz on May 20, 2005 12:16:15 GMT -5
I expect to get lots of smart a$$ responces here like you do, since this board is for those who opposed the death penalty. Gonna be nice for a while?  U start off calling everyone on this board, and everyone who is against the DP a smartass, and u have come to tell us -smartasses- the truth. I gave u a response on the level of your post. Best catz. |
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Post by CCADP on May 20, 2005 12:29:15 GMT -5
Live From Death Row!
I am alive in this place of the soul-dead and forgotten.
This is my seventh year (2004) on Death Row and my tenth year of incarceration .
However, I am no lesser a man for having shouldered such a hard life for so long. I came to prison as a volatile youth. Since than
Ive grown into the man my mother tried but could not raise. I am a man reared on lifes hard experiences, on books and prison knowledge ; on pepper gas and protest. On Solitude. On Tears.
There lies in me the basic human need and desire to share who i am and what Ive experienced in life with other people. That is the motivation behind me placing this ad. I miss the confraternity of friendship. Have you ever wanted to express a feeling to someone in hopes that they would understand or at least appreciate the depth of how you felt? If I am seeking something in particular, it is a real person I can feel, and who, in turn, tries to feel me.
I am a Cuban man, a father of 3 children that I love with my entire being, a Poet and an Arti st. My favorite pass times are reading, writing my kids and playing chess. My least favorite is working out, but I do so, religiously. Fighting to live is my main priority. Im open to speak about my case if youre intrested in knowing or assisting. Yet, this ad is meant to ask for no more from you than an opportunity at friendship.
Thanks for your time.
his Penpal Request - PLEASE WRITE !
Death Row is an arena where Political and Sociological policies of Power, Retribution, and Violence encase a man in steel and concrete until he, himself, becomes as strong as steel, and his heart as hard as concrete. But steel is strong, yet pliable, and may change into many forms. And a Heart of concrete still beats like thunder and Love and Life split it open to care for others, and greater Principles embodied in self and integrity. I am a 25 year old Cuban man with a strong love for life, and people who are Real, and sincere enough to be themselves, and who care to know me. I lived much of my life in California before coming to Texas. I have three beautiful children who I love very much. I enjoy working out, writing, poetry and music, as well as letters, listening to music and reading. If you would like to know more, to really know who I am, write... Respectfully yours,
UPDATE: I would greatly appreciate it if you would locate me a pen pal to correspond with during my trying times of existence here within Texas death row. I would prefer to correspond with females or men who are at least 25 years old and up. Personally I'm a 26 year old Cuban man, formerly residing in California. I have 3 beautiful children also. I have just begun my struggle within the confines of this hell hole called "death row" just 3 years ago. I know my struggle will be long and hard, and I would simply like to be able to share thoughts and strength with anyone sincere enough to be willing to correspond with someone like myself. Thank you sincerely, Gabriel Gonzalez # 999225\
Gabriel Gonzalez # 999225
Polunsky Unit D.R
3872 FM 350 South
Livingston Texas 77351 USA
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Post by Lili on May 20, 2005 12:34:13 GMT -5
sadtruth I am very sorry for your loss..hope you will find enough strength in your hearth to forgive..it is so hard to live with so much hate..
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Post by lostlove84 on May 20, 2005 16:37:34 GMT -5
Gonna be nice for a while? U start off calling everyone on this board, and everyone who is against the DP a smartass, and u have come to tell us -smartasses- the truth. I gave u a response on the level of your post. Best catz. I read the post that sad made and the one that you made to it and I dont see where they were calling anyone a smarta$$, I think it was put "I expect to get lots of smart a$$ responces here like you do, since this board is for those who opposed the death penalty." Note sad was talking about responces not a person, so how do you get that as calling people on this board a smarta$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by CCADP on May 20, 2005 16:40:43 GMT -5
Lost has a point...I don't think he was calling any names; thats why I didn't jump in to say don't call names  Lost; feelings are still a little high here in sympathy for the family and friends of Rich Cartwright; since the execution last night... |
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Post by lostlove84 on May 20, 2005 16:42:40 GMT -5
I'm here because of people like u. This coment is so not needed!!!!!!! I found this post to be well put, may not be to your point of view but you did not have to make a coment that has no bering on the subject!!!!! Sad has a right to make a post that they feel to be true, you have a right to post your view point as well but this coment is totaly pointless! ;D |
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Post by CCADP on May 20, 2005 16:45:44 GMT -5
I think he meant on that one; that we wouldn't have to be here if it weren't for people who think the DP is the only answer to horrible crimes. (as a response to the other person saying that we wouldn't be here if it weren't for the murder). I don't think that was a particularly bad comment - just like the 'smartassed responses' wasn't bad either....two cents from the politeness Warden  |
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Post by lostlove84 on May 20, 2005 17:00:08 GMT -5
Who is our hero? 'Murder victims survivors deserve MUCH more than just a ticket to an execution" You know what, I think this a is a VERY cold and heartless statment from the owner of this page! The victim does not go to an execution just for the fun of it. They go for their family member that was taken from them. You have NO idea what they may be feeling or going through unless you yourself are one. I do agree they deserve much more then what people give them (MVS), such as respect and understanding and support. If you can not give them this then I think you should just not say anything to them at all as it is not doing them any good only hurting them more. This is just my point of view on the matter. If you do not like it well........ |
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Post by CCADP on May 20, 2005 17:16:43 GMT -5
I think you misunderstood what I was saying. It was not a comment on the motivations of the victims family.
What I meant by that was; that victims are NOT supported by the state to the extent that they should be. This comes from my conversation with both MVS and case investigators and victims advocates. In most cases/states; they are not given for example; financial assistance to assist in the loss of income as a result of the family losing a wage earner (on top of the obvious pain of the loss of the family member); free counseling; support at every step of the court process;) etc....just to name a few ways that victims advocates are trying to get from the state. Things are improving in some states in some areas as victims are finally being looked at; in the court processes. But for the most part; rather than truly supporting the victims in these and other positive ways; they tell the victim that they can attend the execution; thats as far as the state goes on behalf of the victim in most states. Leaving the victim still devasted the day after the execution;' while the state feels it has provided 'closure' and its job is done.
You don't agree that victims deserve more than just the right to attend an execution? (again; none of this comment relates to a victims family members motivation in attending or not attending an execution.)
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Post by CCADP on May 20, 2005 17:22:18 GMT -5
Also; we do support victims here. Not only are there are a lot of MVS against the DP here; but there are survivors of serious sexual and physical abuse - like I said elswhere - pro DP types are not the only ones who speak for victims.
There are a lot of great resources; victims webpages; crime prevention groups; support and help groups and phonelines; and info on victims memorials in the VICTIMS and VICTIMS ISSUES section of our page.
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Post by truth1 on May 23, 2005 13:36:23 GMT -5
... And how sad is when society tries to clean up it's own conscience just giving punishment for something that society its self created... Lets take human lives as punishment... so our responsibility will be lighter... I don't see I don't hear I am not guilty ... There are thousands of people that had it rougher and had even less than he did and those people did not kill. Blaming it on society is real easy. |
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