capital punishment for child rapists passes 38-3
Today is a historic moment in SC history! The SC Senate just passed my amendment to allow for capital punishment for child rapists receiving a 2nd conviction. The roll call vote was 38-3. Out of our 46 members, some were not present and some evidently felt uncomfortable with this sentencing & chose to not vote. Should Jessica’s Law pass the house in its amended form, SC will be only the 2nd state to allow for sentencing this severe.
Wednesday morning at 9am I’ll join Sen. Brad Hutto (D-Orangeburg) on Fox News and Friends.
I would like to thank our excellent Senate staff . This ground breaking legislation involving capital punishment and probable appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court took many long hours making sure the legislation is crafted correctly. Those mostly involved with this tremendous task were: Mr. Gentry, Mr. Hitchcock, Mr. Linksi, Mr. Moffitt, & Mr. Varat
The most popular questions asked:
1-Why are you asking for punishment this severe? When a child is raped something precious is taken from the child’s soul. They will never recover, therefore, I believe that his invasion of a child warrants capital punishment, especially since the bill calls for a 2nd conviction of child rape. This also sends a message across the world, that SC does not tolerate the molestations of our kids! Will this sentencing keep perverts out of SC? I certainly hope so.
2-Does the amendment jeopardize the rest of Jessica’s Law bill or our current capital punishment statutes? A “severability clause” was included in the amendment to prevent this from happening. Also, the language calls for a separate statute that may isolate this sentencing should we get a court challenge.
March 29th, 2006 at 12:38 am
Let’s give these sick freaks a “fast pass” ticket…straight to the electric chair.
March 29th, 2006 at 12:48 am
Let’s give these sick freaks a “fast pass” ticket…straight to the electric chair.
March 29th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
Well done, Senator. You are to be congratulated! Now let’s get it passed in the House…
March 29th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Well done, Senator. You are to be congratulated! Now let’s get it passed in the House…
March 30th, 2006 at 1:30 am
you are only looking out for the children. great job senator!
March 30th, 2006 at 1:30 am
you are only looking out for the children. great job senator!
March 30th, 2006 at 1:34 am
I watched Fox News this morning with you and Sen. Hutto. He accused you of being a show boat… is that true? Are you really looking out for our children or are you on a soap box for re-election?
March 30th, 2006 at 1:34 am
I watched Fox News this morning with you and Sen. Hutto. He accused you of being a show boat… is that true? Are you really looking out for our children or are you on a soap box for re-election?
March 30th, 2006 at 4:01 am
HE DID NOT VOTE ON BRYANT’S AMENDMENT CHECK THE RECORDS
March 30th, 2006 at 4:01 am
HE DID NOT VOTE ON BRYANT’S AMENDMENT CHECK THE RECORDS
March 30th, 2006 at 4:10 am
not vote? if he was so opposed to bryant’s amendment, why did he not vote “NO”?
March 30th, 2006 at 4:10 am
not vote? if he was so opposed to bryant’s amendment, why did he not vote “NO”?
March 30th, 2006 at 7:10 am
Sen. Bryant has the guts to take on such issues head on without regret. If one doesn’t have what it takes to go all the way, don’t mess with Bryant! It is only his 2nd year in the legislature, but if nothing else, he has accomplished one thing; if he speaks up…he means business. Sen. Hutto learned the hard way; he thought he could roll over the freshman…NOT
March 30th, 2006 at 7:10 am
Sen. Bryant has the guts to take on such issues head on without regret. If one doesn’t have what it takes to go all the way, don’t mess with Bryant! It is only his 2nd year in the legislature, but if nothing else, he has accomplished one thing; if he speaks up…he means business. Sen. Hutto learned the hard way; he thought he could roll over the freshman…NOT
March 30th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
the human cost of recidivism of child sex offenders is too high. I agree with your capital punishment initiative.
Deborah’s House, a transition house for women released from prison, is a faith based and non-government funded effort to reduce the recidivism rate and enable women to stand tall and grow strong. If Kevin would like a tour (victory stories included) just let me know.
God bless you
we’re praying for you
March 30th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
the human cost of recidivism of child sex offenders is too high. I agree with your capital punishment initiative.
Deborah’s House, a transition house for women released from prison, is a faith based and non-government funded effort to reduce the recidivism rate and enable women to stand tall and grow strong. If Kevin would like a tour (victory stories included) just let me know.
God bless you
we’re praying for you
March 31st, 2006 at 4:43 pm
How can you not vote? What a wimp. He goes on National Television and talks against the bill, calls you a showboat and doesn’t vote!
Like most dems, they stand for nothing and want everything. What a girlie man.
March 31st, 2006 at 4:43 pm
How can you not vote? What a wimp. He goes on National Television and talks against the bill, calls you a showboat and doesn’t vote!
Like most dems, they stand for nothing and want everything. What a girlie man.