Why is this making the news in the UK, but not here in the US?

[eddie]

With all the news coverage going on with the Zimmerman case, especially here in the States, why does this make the headlines in the UK and not here in the US? Wonder what Sharpton or Jackson will say about it?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...lind-date.html

[AVGWarhawk]

Because to some this is not a hate crime or racially motivated so who cares.... You can find the general attitude of some in this thread. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=194171 My guess is your answer from some is they were old and easy target. And that makes it all ok and better for all involved.

Al Sharpeton runs the streets with blinders on. Jessie Jackson does not see making any money from this incident. Case closed.

[Jimbuna]

Either way this is a terribly tragic event.....must admit to not reading the article in its entirity, is the death penalty a potential option here?

[eddie]

It is tragic all the way around. Can't believe someone would want to rape a woman that old! Disgusting!

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Either way this is a terribly tragic event.....must admit to not reading the article in its entirity, is the death penalty a potential option here?

What is the difference if there is death penalty or not? The perp will sit on death row for 30 years before the procedure is done. In that time money and resources will be flushed down the toilet with appeals and sustaining his very existence on this mud ball we call earth.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

What is the difference if there is death penalty or not? The perp will sit on death row for 30 years before the procedure is done. In that time money and resources will be flushed down the toilet with appeals and sustaining his very existence on this mud ball we call earth.

Have I inadvertently hit a nerve?

Only asking if the death penalty is an option in that state.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Have I inadvertently hit a nerve?

Only asking if the death penalty is an option in that state.

No sir, you have not hit a nerve at all Jim. The death penalty, which I agree with, is not effective in deterring crime. This I'm sure you know from your line of work. Here in the states the death penalty is never served timely. Appeal after appeal is made. It drags on for decades. This guy will probably get off on some technicality anyway. The news of it will not hit the likes of Al Sharpeton because it was a crime of opportunity as I'm sure it will be labelled. Everyone will go on about their business.

With all the news coverage going on with the Zimmerman case, especially here in the States, why does this make the headlines in the UK and not here in the US?

Is there any suggestion of a problem with the authorities investigation of the killing or with the laws involved?
If not then you have your answer and a very easy answer it is too.

If you want a bigger answer...... Its the daily mail and it has wet dreams about finding those stories and running them.
And since it is now the biggest online tabloid in the states how can you say it isn't making headlines in the states when that is the place this "news source" is marketing its wares and it is doing it with its American reporters working in its American newsroom?

You can find the general attitude of some in this thread.

The attitude in that thread is the same as your attitude in this one and unfortubnately it doesn't paint you in a very good light.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

No sir, you have not hit a nerve at all Jim. The death penalty, which I agree with, is not effective in deterring crime. This I'm sure you know from your line of work. Here in the states the death penalty is never served timely. Appeal after appeal is made. It drags on for decades. This guy will probably get off on some technicality anyway. The news of it will not hit the likes of Al Sharpeton because it was a crime of opportunity as I'm sure it will be labelled. Everyone will go on about their business.

Well if this guy is found guilty by a jury of his peers and the death penalty is permissable as long as he is incarcarated for however long it takes for due process to be carried out at least he is off the streets and unable to re-offend.

The cost incurred will have to be met by the taxpayer unfortunately as in so many other countries, my own included, not that we have the death penalty anymore.

[Ducimus]

If this isn't being covered its because racially motivated stuff makes better ratings, and hence more money. Money makes the world go round.

If this isn't being covered its because racially motivated stuff makes better ratings

Some people really have a problem with reality.
The article comes from what is currently your nations highest rating garbage peddler.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Well if this guy is found guilty by a jury of his peers and the death penalty is permissable as long as he is incarcarated for however long it takes for due process to be carried out at least he is off the streets and unable to re-offend.

The cost incurred will have to be met by the taxpayer unfortunately as in so many other countries, my own included, not that we have the death penalty anymore.

By and large you are correct, he is off the streets. What is daunting is a fair and speedy trial. Swift justice. It becomes less swift to a stand still when the death penalty is imposed. Then it becomes a three ring circus as the date of execution draws closer. The governor of the state is asked to pardon. More appeals. People show up to the prison to protest the impending execution. Candlelight vigils and on it goes. The victim is diminished. The perp lifted to national attention. In the end, is there any justice? This gentleman lives the rest of his life, his golden years without his wife and this heinous crime over his head. For me, in cases like this, justice is never served.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Tribesman

The attitude in that thread is the same as your attitude in this one and unfortubnately it doesn't paint you in a very good light.

Again, thanks for your 2 cents. It is refreshing. Your opinions on life and happening are the only opinions that count apparently.

Again, thanks for your 2 cents. It is refreshing. Your opinions on life and happening are the only opinions that count apparently.

Your views on the subject are easily taken to pieces and shown for what they are and your victimhood mentality is laughable in its level of patheticness.
Your inability to deal with reality shows how weak your position really is.
I havn't laughed at such a pathetic victim mentality in action since a friend of that recent racist murderer claimed he couldn't have been a racist as he was part native indian. Thank you for your conntribution

[RickC Sniper]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Have I inadvertently hit a nerve?

Only asking if the death penalty is an option in that state.

Oklahoma has the death penalty and currently has 70 inmates on death row.

I am not clear on what the requirements are in the state but 1st degree premeditated murder would probably get a request for death from prosecutors.