If the death penalty is supposed to represent the ultimate form of justice, why is it applied so unevenly? From subjective legal standards to racial disparities and wrongful convictions, capital punishment reveals a system where not all lives are treated equally—and where who lives and who dies can depend more on interpretation than justice.
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One More Reason the Death Penalty Needs to Go
After spotting a bald eagle along the Verdigris River, I found myself thinking about justice. A recent felony murder case in Alabama highlights one more reason the death penalty needs to go—and why the doctrine itself deserves closer scrutiny.
The Ultimate Injustice of The Death Penalty
No executed person has ever committed another crime—but no wrongfully executed person has ever been brought back to life. That’s the problem with the death penalty: you can free the innocent from prison, but you can’t open the grave once the state gets it wrong.
Bluesky and Beyond: New Tools and Writing Prompts for Creators
I’ve added Bluesky to my ever-growing stable of social media platforms. My handle there is @bobmueller, which should be no great surprise if you follow me anywhere else. It feels very Twitter-like, by design, I’m sure. No ads (although I’m running AdBlockPlus, so I wouldn’t see them anyway), but no sponsored posts, either. I’ve rediscovered Read More
This Probably Should Have Been Two Posts
The Texas execution of Robert Roberson was postponed due to legal maneuvering, highlighting issues around the death penalty. Meanwhile, Bob reflects on the end of his SiriusXM trial rediscovering music through streaming platforms and the joy of finding new artists.