Death Penalty

I am opposed to the capital punishment system. According to the textbook, capital punishment doesn't relate to the homicide rate. Murder is a crime of passion, because they can not think calmly about the punishment and cannot stop committing crime because of outrage. So, I think capital punishment is not meaning. In addition, the executioner receives mental damage, because everybody knows life is most important for us. If death penalty does not deter murder, we should abolish it and try to rehabilitate the criminals. So, punishment of long imprisonment is better than capital punishment. In conclusion, the death penalty is useless to stop homicides and it is an unnecessary thing. So, we should abolish it!

Suspects in five burglaries arrested

I visited this web site that was made by Danny Wenger. This is article that two men suspected of burglarizing 5 separate businesses were arrested by police in Carbondale.Police thought all five committed that had glass on the front door that had been broken to gain entrance were similar. So, they were being committed by the same parson or group. They had arrested two men. And then, they could find additional arrests in connection with the burglaries.

If you visit this web site, you can get more information and see mug shot of them.
Suspects in Five Burglaries Arrested

My opinion

I think it is fear. Although Carbondale looks like peace, there are many commit crimes. However Carbondale police is very good, because they find and arrest many criminals. I respect them. So, if we have a trouble, we should call 911. They will help us.

Snow Falling on Cedars

I am reading "Snow Falling on Cedars". You can get more information when you visit this site.
http://www.snowfallingoncedars.com/main.html
One character from the book is named Hatsue. I like Hatsue, because she is beautiful, kind and tough. She is Japanese American, but she doesn't forget Japanese traditions. Now, in Japan there are many people who forget them. So, I respect her. Although her husband is accused of murder, she is getting along well. I want to be like her.

-Describe Hatsue-

She is Japanese but grew up in America. She has beautiful black hair and eyes. Her parents sent her to Mrs. Shigemura and she learned how to dance, serve tea etc. And then she was crowned princess of the Strawberry Festival in 1941. She fell in love with Ishmael, who is American. But, no one accepted it. And now, she is married to the accused man.

Police shoot the man!!

I visited this web site that was made by Andrea Hahn. http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/01/30/top/19047443.txt
Do you know that Carbondale police shot and killed man? This site describes a detail about it. So, you can get more information when you visit this site. In the early morning, Carbondale police officers got a 911 call about a stabbing in progress. They arrived there after 1 min. One of the officers said to the man " Drop the knife." But he didn't. And then, he shot the man. In Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, he was pronounced dead on Monday afternoon.

My Opinion

I was surprised when I heard about it. I had thought Carbondale is very safe. And, Carbondale police officer is wonderful, because they could arrive there for just 1 min! It's so quickly. However, I can't understand the officer's action. Why did he shoot to kill the man? If he needs to shoot, I think he could aim to shoulder or arm and prevent death. We don't know all of situation. So, we can't blame the police. But, It's so sad story.