[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Blade

The death penalty is always a hot topic. We are passionate about what we believe concerning the death penalty. I have to wonder how much of our passion is emotionally driven by something that has happened in our past. Have you or someone you know been a victim of a violent crime? Do you personally know someone who has been convicted of a violent crime? Do you know family members or friends of someone who was a victim or the convicted person? Share your stories if you like.

I've personally known someone who stabbed his lover to death. I've known countless people who've been affected one way or another by violent crimes, both close friends and acquaintances/coworkers. I spent a decade of my life as a victim of psychological and sexual child abuse.