Roll Call
0 Legionnaires (), 42 Murran Spies, and 1 Spider Guild Agent.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Time-Scope
New Podcast!
by neopavlik - 05/12/25 08:02 AM
I'm Thinking of a DCU character Part 6!
by Chaim Mattis Keller - 05/12/25 05:51 AM
Legionnaire Mastermind
by stile86 - 05/12/25 05:08 AM
Legion Trivia 6
by stile86 - 05/12/25 05:07 AM
Wheel of Fortune / Hangman Season 3
by stile86 - 05/12/25 05:00 AM
The Non-Legion Comics Trivia Thread Pt 5
by stile86 - 05/12/25 04:58 AM
Legion Worlds Ten - the final chapter. Updated 12 May 25
by Invisible Brainiac - 05/12/25 04:47 AM
Omnicom
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 5
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
The state of Georgia is preparing to execute a man whose guilt is very doubtful.

Details at http://action.aclu.org/savetroy


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
Pov Offline
Don't Stop Peelieving
Don't Stop Peelieving
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
Yow. eek


"Anytime a good book like this is cancelled, I hope another Teen Titan is murdered." --Cobalt

"Anytime an awesome book like S6 is cancelled, I hope EVERY Titan is murdered." --Me
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,205
Legionnaire!
Legionnaire!
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,205
Thanks for sharing, Kid Charlemagne.


Beauty's where you find it. Not just where you bump and grind it.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,397
M
Leader
Leader
M Offline
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,397
Update - the Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution and the New York Times article I read said they would decide by Monday whether to order a new trial. If no new trial is ordered the stay is terminated. I've been following this in the Atlanta paper and it sounds like his conviction was pretty dubious.

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899
Trap Timer
Trap Timer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899
Update - The Supreme Court has yet to issue a decision. Possibily *this* coming Monday.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
Alas, the execution is now set for 10/27/08.

Appeals to the Pardons and Paroles board can still be sent from http://action.aclu.org/savetroy

What would Valor do?


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
Pov Offline
Don't Stop Peelieving
Don't Stop Peelieving
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
The US 11th Dist. Court of Appeals has issued a 25-day stay of execution.


"Anytime a good book like this is cancelled, I hope another Teen Titan is murdered." --Cobalt

"Anytime an awesome book like S6 is cancelled, I hope EVERY Titan is murdered." --Me
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
The state of Georgia is still seeking to execute the dubiously guilty Mr. Davis:

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...179&template=x.ascx&action=11448

There's also the case of Lori Berenson:

http://www.freelori.org/index.html


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145
Submission Editor at Source Point Press
Submission Editor at Source Point Press
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145
Quote
Originally posted by Kid Charlemagne:
What would Valor do?
What would he do, you ask?

He would remember the moment until he gets out of the Phantom Zone, and then commandeer a time bubble back to our century and stop it, by breaking bones if necessary! As a rule, explanations always come AFTER the blows are dealt.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
The state of Georgia is still going about its dirty work, in zombielike fashion, of trying to kill Mr. Davis, whose guilt is dubious at best.

The link lets you send an e-mail to the governor.

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...179&template=x.ascx&action=12168


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 25,675
Gen X > Space X
Gen X > Space X
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 25,675
Done.

Thanks.


Hey, Kids! My "Cranky and Kitschy" collage art is now viewable on ipernity! Drop by and tell me that I sent you. *updated often!*
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
Georgia's still at it. Persistence is not always a virtue.

http://action.aclu.org/savetroy


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
I don't know why AI sent me another link for Mr. Davis this soon, but here it is:

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...;ICID=D0906A01&tr=y&auid=4922153


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899
Trap Timer
Trap Timer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
I once supported the death penalty, until I learned how often the guilt of the convicted person was dubious.


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899
Trap Timer
Trap Timer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 40,899
I actually think it is probably justified in certain extreme cases (Ted Bundy, for example), but I tend to think there's far more risk in abusing it than in not applying it when appropriate. I think the purpose of "punishment" should be rehabilitation rather than retribution or prevention, so unless somebody is just so screwed up mentally that nothing can be done to help them, it's hard to justify that sort of response to their crimes.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
Meanwhile, in Missouri, a DIFFERENT dubiously guilty man is set to die June 17:

https://secure.aclu.org/site/Advoca...amp;JServSessionIdr011=osat65lvj5.app24a


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6,078
Wanderer
Wanderer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6,078
An appeals court overturned the death penalty, how did it get reinstated? Can a superior court do that?


Thanks for bringing these to the fore KC. I've never been a fan of the death penalty. Not a fan of clubhouse prisons, three meals, recreation... either and I'm not aware of a better system but there's an obvious (to me) problem when the person who is counted on to determine clemency is the former prosecutor.

Bringing attention to these "dubious" cases is improving the justice system but I'd feel more than a bit guilty sending that message, which makes claims about which I have no knowledge. I'm not sure what ACLU hopes to accomplish with that and what weight could it possibly hold if sent by a non-resident of Mo.?

Having been on boards for charities, the letter has a familier ring to it that I've seen from several directors (must be a university class in it lol). As the ACLU never actually provided the address so that a person could send it directly, I'm not sure that it is so much intended for the Governor of Missouri as it is self-serving for the ACLU, using this case to try and collect addresses and emails for fundraising perhaps? hmmmm...

There's an ACLU summary of Sotomayer on their site; interesting 70 page read. I skimmed it, but looks like it's worth an afternoon read.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
Some encouraging news on the Davis case: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear his appeal when it reconvenes in September. In case the Court does not overturn his conviction, here is a link to the office of the new DA in Savannah, who has the authority to order a new investigation:

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...;ICID=A0906A01&tr=y&auid=5030305


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
Pov Offline
Don't Stop Peelieving
Don't Stop Peelieving
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,952
Got an e-mail from Amnesty Int'l regarding Troy's case:

Quote
Dear Brian ,

Just hours ago, we heard big news that proves that miracles do happen!

The U.S. Supreme Court granted Troy Davis the chance to finally present crucial evidence in court that may prove his innocence.

Until now, Troy has been denied the opportunity to present all the facts supporting his case. But after a 6-2 ruling from the nation's highest court, Troy will get that chance at justice we've been fighting for since day one.

The power that we've seen building behind Troy's case is awe-inspiring. Your heart-felt emails, letters, phone calls and actions are opening doors that many said were shut for good.

It's working. But we won't stop pushing until Troy Davis is granted clemency!

Right now, Troy Davis sits on death row. So keep telling his story to those who haven't heard it. Keep hoping for more miracles, because given today's news, it's clear – anything is possible!

We can't say it enough – thank you,

Laura Moye
Director, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign
Fingers crossed.


"Anytime a good book like this is cancelled, I hope another Teen Titan is murdered." --Cobalt

"Anytime an awesome book like S6 is cancelled, I hope EVERY Titan is murdered." --Me
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,397
M
Leader
Leader
M Offline
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,397
I heard a report on the Supreme Court ruling yesterday. It was a bit disturbing in that Scalia doesn't really seem worried that a potentially innocent man could be executed as long as the original trial had not legal errors. May I also add that if Davis did not do it, there's a cop-killer out there who has gone unpunished and to me that's unacceptable.

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
*sigh* Here we go again, folks. frown

Mr. Davis hasn't run out of appeals yet, but his latest one was rejected.

Petition to protest dubious conviction and sentence:

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...179&template=x.ascx&action=12970


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
And here we go again, folks. frown

Davis could be set to die as early as September.

http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/cases/usa-troy-davis

Seriously, Georgia, WHAT THE SPROCK?!? mad


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
World's Oldest Boomerang Kid
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,087
The "justice" system of the state of Georgia reminds me of a zombie, in its mindless persistence. frown

Davis is set to be executed Sept. 21.

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/si...ce=W1109EADP01&tr=y&auid=9445278


If your klordny lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical attention.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 33,081
Time Trapper
Time Trapper
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 33,081
Just heard the news.


Visit the FULL FRONTAL FANDANGO & laugh along with Lash at http://lashlaugh.wordpress.com/
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 5

Link Copied to Clipboard
Hyperpath Console
Comment Guidelines: Do post respectful and insightful comments. Don't flame, hate, spam.
Sarcasm Kid: Am I gonna see anyone at NYCC this Thursday?
Nightcrawler: Staying local, sorry.
Fat Cramer: Hello Legion World. Missed you! Lots of catching up to do.
Gaseous Lad: Welcome back FC!!!! We missed you!
Ann Hebistand: Cramey! hug love
thoth lad: Great to see you Cramer!
Kappa Kid: Hope everyone is doing well! smile
Eryk Davis Ester: Wow! Cramer and Kappa Kid? Are we gathering up all fo the members for some big #200 anniversary event or something? wink
Invisible Brainiac: sweet! nice seeing ya, FC and Kappa!
Future: Hi, Legion World! Thanks for keeping the Legion alive!
Ann Hebistand: Hi! Good to see you here. I miss your comments on the Transformers G1 cartoon.
Eryk Davis Ester: Now Future? Wow!
Reboot: Truly, there was a future, once.
Sarcasm Kid: Happy Hanksgiving all you turkey droppings
Ann Hebistand: LOL. Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you, Sarky dear.
Sarcasm Kid: Candle is alive she's okay
Eryk Davis Ester: Santa brought thoth back!
Ann Hebistand: Huzzah!
Rockhopper Lad: The Rookery Holiday party is in progress! Pop by!
Ann Hebistand: I am so going to attend! Thanks, Rocky!
Nightcrawler: Updated us to version 8.0 of the software. Everything resets to the default settings. I'll be restoring things back to normal as I have time.
Nightcrawler: Sorry. Didn't realize the solution I had for the old PHP would screw up the new board.
Reboot: Wait, Version 8 actually happened shocked
Nightcrawler: Yeah. smile
Reboot: *insert "It Has Been 84 Years" clip here*
Invisible Brainiac: thanks Nighty, appreciate it smile
Ann Hebistand: Yes! Thank you, Nightcrawler. And Happy New Year, Legion Worlders! CalorieQueen
Rockhopper Lad: Howdy, Legion Worlders! love
Ann Hebistand: Hi, Rocky! hug love
thoth lad: Rocky!
Lard Lad: Yo, Adrian!
Ann Hebistand: "Gonna fly now"
cleome58: "I'm the Queen of 58 and I'm here to state..." wink
Nightcrawler: Our server got moved by our host, so any images that were uploaded today will need to be reuploaded and replaced. Sorry. I think I fixed it now.
Eryk Davis Ester: Have you embraced the new Legion revival yet?
Ann Hebistand: Beggars can't be choosers. smile
Ann Hebistand: Seriously, I'll support it no matter what.
Invisible Brainiac: I'm giving it a quick, light, welcoming pat-on-the-back hug, until I get to know it better smile
Lard Lad: There's no real info yet, right? Just some teases from Waid?
Ann Hebistand: The current EiC, Marie Javins, also said the Legion is coming back.
Gaseous Lad: Oh I had not heard that comment.
Ann Hebistand: Legion Idol 2025 is active in the Spaceopoly forum! Join the fun!
Invisible Brainiac: thank you, Annfie, so kind of you!
Ann Hebistand: Superman issue 28 has Darkseid's Legion. Scheduled for July. CalorieQueen
Forum Statistics
Forums14
Topics21,115
Posts1,053,671
Legionnaires1,732
Most Online53,886
Jan 7th, 2024
Newest Legionnaires
Joe, Boy Kid Lad, Anonymous Girl, Mimi, max kord
1,732 Registered Legionniares
Today's Birthdays
There are no members with birthdays on this day.
Random Holo-Vids
Member Spotlight
Posts: 993
Joined: March 2004
ShanghallaLegion of Super-Heroes & all related proper names & images are ™ & © material of DC Comics, Inc. & are used herein without its permission.
This site is intended solely to celebrate & publicize these characters & their creators.
No commercial benefit, nor any use beyond the “fair use” review & commentary provisions of United States copyright law, is either intended or implied.
Posts made on this message board must not be reproduced without the author's consent.
The Legion World Star
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0