I have blogged about the Jodi Arias Case i believe before and i believe i have stated my opinions before. Again, this is just MY opinion.
It is now the penalty phase . I have been watching since day 1. I have seen everything, that is allowed plus tons extra. I'm not a lawyer or a judge. Just an everyday person who has become consumed with this trial. I watch HLN all day and everyday. I get twitter updates and i read every one's opinion.
My thought is this. I am not for or against the Death Penalty. I believe that if the law requires this as the punishment then that is the punishment. There is a process for a reason. This what i believe our Justice System is for.
Is it Right ? Not sure. Is it fair? Not sure.
I Myself have never been in that position nor do i ever want to be in that position. But i find myself wanting her to get the death penalty. Not because she is a Liar, not because she asked for it. But because the murder of Travis Alexander was so incredibly disturbing. A murder. A senseless murder. A murder that never had to take place. A murder that could of been avoided at all cost.
Take all the players out. Take all the family's out. Take all the emotion out. Just look at it that way , if you can for just a moment. Just for a minute. Ask yourself , does the person who did this deserve to Live ? Deserve to get the needle and not have to suffer. To be free sort of speak? Is the answer the same?
Now let's put in all the players: not really in any order
- the families, both victim and her family
- the emotions,
- the media,
- the opinions of others,
- the facts.....etc
Is the answer the same. Can you sentence her to death? I still can. Why your asking yourself, well because she committed a crime that the punishment is either life or death.
Why give her life? Why give her something she wants? Why?