Comments on: Eye on the Street

By: meadmom

meadmom — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:52:26 +0000

I grew up in Kingsport, too! We are everywhere.

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:12:09 +0000

The reason it keeps being upheld is because once you’ve been convicted, innocence must be proven which is almost impossible without DNA evidence. Furthermore, there are procedural hurdles that come into play – there has been evidence in this case not considered because of the order it was presented, the lack of a notary stamp, etc. In fact, for the recent hearing, the evidence not only had to prove innocence entirely, but it also had to be 100% proven that it wasn’t available during the trial in the first place.

Troy supporters don’t say that he is innocent, or that Coles (the other guy) is guilty. What they say is that no one knows except the two of them. And frankly, you don’t know either. The earlier shootings have also not been directly tied to Davis, and Coles was there too. But Coles pointed to Davis, the police ran with that story, and ever since, have moved forward on the execution regardless of concerns about doubt.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:42:38 +0000

Really? Might be going to spam.

By: Keith F

Keith F — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:54:40 +0000

I would post at least one link, but it looks like anything I say with a link does not get posted.

By: Keith F

Keith F — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:48:45 +0000

Again, I do not believe in the death penalty and I’m well aware if it’s finality.

Regarding the no physical evidence and the recantations, most if that is BS and part of the spin, in my opinion. One account (of many) that I believe is closer to the truth tells of the evidence, sheds light on those “recanting” and is told from someone closer to the facts. These are just some of the reasons why I think it continues to be upheld each time it goes back to court. The other thing that is especially interesting to me are those who try to clear Davis try to put the blame on some other guy (who is likely just as evil, but not guilty of this crime) who doesn’t have any of the evidence against him that Davis does.

Troy Davis is a criminal. One thing the spinners like to forget is that in addition to the cop he killed, he also shot another guy in the face. I don’t believe he should be put to death, but I think he’s behind bars for all the right reasons and should stay there. Those who spray paint “Troy could be any one of us” are exactly right…but only because those with the spray paint are also criminals.