Fellow Christians, what do you think about this?

Question

One only has to check out Bush's record as Governor of Texas to see his own preference for death over life. During his tenure as Governor, Bush presided over a record setting 152 executions, including the 1998 execution of fellow born-again Christian Karla Faye Tucker, a convicted murderer who later led a prison ministry. Forty of Bush's executions were carried out in 2000, the year the Bush presidential campaign was spotlighting their candidate's strong law enforcement record. The Washington Post's Richard Cohen reported in October 2000 that one of the execution chamber's "tie-down team" members, Fred Allen, had to prepare so many people for lethal injections during 2000, he quit his job in disgust.

Bush mocked Tucker's appeal for clemency. In an interview with Talk magazine, Bush imitated Tucker's appeal for him to spare her life - pursing his lips, squinting his eyes, and in a squeaky voice saying, "Please don't kill me."

My point is the mocking behavior. that is just cruel

Answer 1

I am 100% for the death penalty for aggravated murder and brutal rape.

However, that does not mean that Bush did not abuse his power as governor by acting like "Hangin' Judge Roy Bean."

Nor does it mean he is right to be so hypocritical about pretending to be "pro-life" to get the votes of the religious right while being so cavalier about the lives of adult human beings both in Texas and Iraq.

Nor is he right in playing to his political base by professing to "protect the rights" of undifferentiated stem cells at the extreme cost to living, breathing human beings who are suffering intolerably from unspeakable diseases.

Nor is he right in manipulating the truth (lying) in order to pursue a war that he vowed to wage even before becoming President, costing the lives of tens of thousands of Iraqi's, and causing the deaths of over 3100 brave young Americans, more victims than died during the terrorist attacks of 9/11, which he claimed to be avenging.

Bush does not care about human life any more than he cares about that record number of Americans living in poverty, whose programs he has consistently cut in order to pay for tax breaks for his wealthy friends (and to give a pittance to the middle class, in order to secure the votes of the more gullible among them).

With the possible exception of James Buchanan, George W. Bush is by far the worst and most devastating President ever elected in the United States. The destruction he has cause to the United States in power, international prestige, internal division, and our economy will take decades to repair.

Unfortunately, at least 3,100 young Americans will not be here to see that happen, victims of a President who professes to be "pro-life."

Answer 2

First, let's all acknowledge the fact that in Texas, a governor cannot prevent an execution from being carried out - he doesn't have that power. He can only grant a stay.

But if there is no reason to grant a stay, then why would he?

As for Tucker, IMO, a born-again Christian would understand the need for the punishment to occur, and should accept their fate. Jesus didn't spare the lives of the theives who were crucified with him - he saved their eternal souls.

As for Bush mocking her, yes, that was a bad moment for him. Not that it wasn't funny, but hardly what you'd expect from a presidential candidate.

Of course, the saddest thing is that for 2 elections running, Bush was by far the best candidate out there.

Answer 3

I remember the Tucker story very well. I did miss the fact that Bush made fun of her. If this is true than he is a stupid man. I see that they keep news about his stupid, lazy, non funtional daughters out of the press. Like the one who had her purse taken from under her own feet! See. this is sad and unscriptual because Tucker had achieved something very blessed and she never should have been put to death. I think if his own girls were a little more acomplished in the word as Tucker was, they would not be hanging out in bars.He will indeed regret sending her to her death someday!

Answer 4

As a fellow christian, you might consider keeping Pres. Bush in constent prayer. He is not exempted from satin's firery darts. Pres. really doesn't have last word or first word on death. Lots of red tape before anything can be chaged, That's why most never get done. Veto, that to is a forever process. I must go on hear say where the talk show interviewed the Pres. If indeed it is true, it is very sad to me, and I think he should veiw the tape and ask himself, "How did I glorify God with this interview." Then make a public appolagie. I would think that the effect it has on you, would be shared by many others. Thanks!

Answer 5

First of all, I am a born-again Christian, but I do support capital punishment.

Secondly, in the case of Karla Faye Tucker, although I sympathized with her, and did honestly believe she repented of her sin of murder and got saved by Christ, she did indeed murder someone and was subject to execution just as any other inmate in the Texas system. Karla said herself that she accepted the execution sentence, but was content that she would be with the Lord upon her death. If George Bush made such comments, I was not aware of it. But you must realize that he is a politician. And politicians do not care about anything but themselves, and furthering their agendas, whether Democrat or Republican. If he made such a comment, it was certainly unprofessional to do so.

Answer 6

I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion and i believe that this is not what God planned to happen, but you are definitely still a Christian if you support gay rights. Its kind of like saying that people who...think cussing is ok aren't Christian. That's ridiculous, I know a lot of Christians who cuss! So I think you are still a Christian if you support gay rights. God will always judge you fairly.:-)

Answer 7

So sad that bush had to mock that lady afterall we all make mistakes and she made a stupid sad one, but were is the sympathy for the victim(s)? this lady died because she murdered someone and she was aware that her death could be one of the consequences, whoever she murdered was innocent and had their life taken away wrongfully! And yes abortions are murder so screw bush for that!!!!! --------BOTTOM LINE------- KARLA FAYE TUCKER WAS WRONG AND SO IS BUSH!

Answer 8

Was it Tuckers appeal or her defense teams appeal. From what I heard Tucker said she was ready for death. That God had forgived her. I think we need more executions in this land.

Answer 9

Sorry...but she wasn't in prison for singing too loudly in church...she MURDERED someone...he mocked her? booo hoo. someone is 6 feet in the ground because of her actions. Stop being a bleeding heart...these people who are on death row did horredous crimes...you know you wouldnt be typing this stuff if he mocked the woman who killed someone in your family. Point is...he mocked her...maybe not in the best taste on his part...but this woman took a life...and I think thats much worse than a cheap imitation of her plea for life.

Answer 10

I sincerely doubt that the "Little Usurper" could pass a Psychological battery if his life depended on it.

The term for his illness is..Sociopathy..and he is a prime example of the pathology..

Under-Educated,Over-Privilaged,
..Do-Nothing..Succeed At Nothing...

Its no wonder that those LIKE him raise him up to such high standards as they do [see others answers here]...he is the PERFECT Under-Achiever...the "Paris Hilton" of politics..

We should all be ashamed....and then kill him now!! I say he needs to be Impeached...tried on treasonous grounds..taken out..and shot behind the White House

Let God sort it out.