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Op-Ed by State Rep Lon Burnam: Approve resolution calling for impeachment of Keller

By "Persian Cowboy"

Approve resolution calling for impeachment of KellerBy STATE REP. LON BURNAMMay 1, 2009By far, the most profound of powers vested in Texas government is the prerogative to take a human life. The decision to execute an inmate demonstrates the state?s full and ultimate authority. Such a decision should be made judiciously and only in the context of all considerations. Such was not the case with the execution of Michael Richard.Richard was scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2007. The presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Sharon Keller, was aware of the impending execution. Judge Keller also knew the United States Supreme Court had announced that very morning its intention to hear Baze v. Rees, in which the plaintiffs argued that the method of execution used in Kentucky was unconstitutional...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on May 04, 2009 (boomark / email).