Fight for Life

What separates all the members of death row
and all the supporters of it? 

I think my greatest fault is that I have always expected too much from the human race.  On second thought, perhaps it’s my pride, I mean what is more beautiful than the hearts of men and women ?

My brother was the first person I saw die… and seeing that, it took away some of that pride and beauty I just spoke of. In fact, dare I say, I was filled with hate.  I have never been able to grasp the justification of a legalized murder.  How can one find closure in the madness of the most vile act imaginable ?  Because at the end of the day, I am left with one question : what separates all the members of death row and all the supporters of it ? Not too much from where I sit…. What I am looking at tells me that a crime has been committed either way.

Killing is <wrong, be it at the hands of the law that mandates it, or by the hands of a citizen.  If you hold them both up to a light, they will show the same ugly picture. Families on both sides grieve…   families on both sides want and need so much more than any legal system can give.
Still yet, it is the responsibility of any legal system to at least try.  I mean what is the message sent when we say it is a crime to kill, yet, we support it when it suits our needs ?  I have always believed that law and government was meant to be something for us to look up to… something that doesn’t punish with emotion and vengeance. But as sure as I sit here, I am thinking, what else can drive one to legally kill a person in a room full of observers ?  As mad as it makes me, I feel sorry for us all as well… I think the reason is obvious.

So, what’s the answer ? Every crime must be answered, I just don’t believe murder is a viable means to remedy the problems that befall some people.  Perhaps we should spend more money on rehabs and mental evaluations…. Perhaps we should just plain ole hold people accountable for their actions.  To my way of thinking, that sends a strong message… that is vindication.  In my world, there is no greater vengeance than one paying what he/she owes… being forced to face their mistakes… to carry them forever.  I know it is fact, because as I sit here, I swear it hurts, but too, I know that I am better for it.  Changing is not for everybody, no, but don’t you think we owe everyone a chance ?

That is why I am here, that is why I fight D/P.  I know that there is more to us human beings than our mistakes and our vengeance.  Like I said, I fell in love with our hearts… our capacity for love, and the depths of our understanding… or at least, the length we will go to try to understand.

For every victim all over he world, my heart sheds a million tears for you… for every family member or every victim, I shed just as many tears… for every mother, father, husband or wife, who witnessed the death of their beloved… I’d give my own life to take the pain away… to make it all better. But, how ?  I’m doing my best here.

I guess I am thinking about all of you because there’s a question looming inside my head : Haven’t we seen enough ?  Hasn’t their been enough pain to go around ?

I challenge the world…  LET’S STOP THE MURDERS !!!  Life and people change, death doesn’t.  Think about, huh ?  Please ?

Respectfully yours,
Tyra
August 9, 2010

PS : Novella, this one is just for you.  Love and God bless  !!!