Charlie was murdered in the middle of a debate with people who hate him while wearing a shirt that said "freedom." He died defending Chappelle's right to be offensive. And Chappelle thanks him by reveling in his death.
But as offensive as that is, none of us who knew and loved Charlie want Chappelle to suffer the same fate. We don't want Chappelle dead, and we wouldn't "feel better" if someone murdered him. That's not how we respond to speech that offends us because we're not bloodthirsty lunatics.
If you're laughing about Charlie's murder, or feeling good about Charlie's murder, you're acting within your rights. You're free to be sadistic. But that's exactly what you are. Your soul is sick. The only thing I wish for you is that you'd come to realize it — before it's too late — and beg for God's forgiveness.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer Issues Statement on Governor Newsom’s Commutation of All Death Sentences in California
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SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement regarding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s commutation of all death sentences in California:
Governor Gavin Newsom’s commutation of the death sentences of all 548 condemned inmates in California is mercy for the wolves and while inflicting the ultimate act of cruelty on the sheep.
You cannot have crime without punishment, and in those instances in which the crimes committed are so heinous that death is the only appropriate punishment, I, as the elected District Attorney of Orange County, have, and will, continue to pursue the death penalty.
The death penalty has been repeatedly upheld by California voters and we as prosecutors represent the People of California and the greater good.
Clearly, Governor Newsom does not.
The pursuit of justice does not bend to political whims, and I am heartbroken for the hundreds of families who must now grapple with the devastation of knowing that the monsters who harmed their loved ones are one step closer to being back out on our streets.
The decision to impose death is not one made by an elected District Attorney an elected judge or an elected governor. It is the only sentence that is handed down by a jury of 12 who have listened to all of the evidence and decided that imposition of death is what is just.
Governor Newsom’s decision to unilaterally eradicate the decisions of hundreds of juries comes as no surprise, as this is just another step in a calculated march to empty out California’s prisons and send a message that no one should be held responsible for their crimes.
As of October 1, the state Board of Parole implemented regulations which allows thousands of inmates sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole to be eligible for parole – ripping away a sense of security and finality for crime victims who were promised their monsters would die behind bars.
Now those criminals sentenced to death are one step closer to also being eligible for release from prison – and release from accountability.
Today, the voices of criminals are louder than the cries of victims, and the governor should be ashamed of himself for twisting the knife into the hearts of victims who have already suffered the most unimaginable pain.
@CAgovernor@GovPressOffice@GavinNewsom
@mjszabo@RepRobertGarcia Does Garcia really think that Huntington Beach voted for him? Or can he at least acknowledge that the absurd rigged gerrymander where the majority of the district is now in Los Angeles played the dominant role?
The @OCRegistrar needs to take immediate action.
A staffer for candidate Katrina Foley is approaching and talking to voters in line at UCI and claiming that he’s acting as an employee of the County.
The @OCRegistrar needs to take immediate action.
A staffer for candidate Katrina Foley is approaching and talking to voters in line at UCI and claiming that he’s acting as an employee of the County.
🧵A bit of the ties between leftist NGOs like CHIRLA (one of the groups funding anti-ICE riots and violence) and the CA "independent" redistricting commission...
Commissioner Sara Sadhwani, who spoke at Newsom's presser Friday, has worked for these NGO's for her entire career (even while a commissioner) - groups that attempt to influence the commission - starting with CHIRLA.
CHIRLA's Angelica Salas even submitted 1 of Sadhwani's 3 recommendation letters!
CHIRLA and the other NGOs Sadhwani worked for receive taxpayer dollars to "educate" minority communities on the redistricting process and encourage them to take part in public comment periods. These groups also routinely give people in those communities suggested talking points.
Receipts in thread ⬇️
Re @CHIRLA@chirlafund PAC. In addition to funding anti-ICE riots/ICE trackers, they're involved in election rigging: astroturfing public comment on redistricting, shady ballot harvesting practices, hosting one day voting centers
This is why they want to make journalism illegal with AB 2624.