Series 2558: Constituent Correspondence, 2000-2003
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From: Kelley G. Beckner <Belleblosm@aol.com> To: RM.GOV_PO.GOV_MAIL Created: 7/8/2002 12:31 AM Subject: Comments to the Governor Message: Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Kelley G. Beckner (Belleblosm@aol.com) on Monday, July 8, 2002 at 00:31:38 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue: Clemency for Tracy Hensen Street_Address: 1828 Beach Drive #2 City: Gulfport State: MS Zip_Code: 39507 Message: Dear Governor, I am writing to urge to to grant clemency to Tracy Hansen in the brutal death of Mississippi Highway Patrolman Bruce Ladner. I recognize that the murder of this law enforcement officer and family man was hienous. I have the greatest sympathy for the family and friends that have to deal with the reprcussions of such a crime. Having stated that I can not as a human being condone the death of another, under any circumstances. The taking of human life is a sin against God in whatever form it takes...Clearly, in the United States, the death penalty has become a form of vengeance, the argument for deterence of further crime has been disproved time and again. Further, the circumstances in which Tracy Hansen was sentenced are shaky , at best. His lawyer had been practicing less than five years and had never handled a death penalty case before this trial. Govenrnor ,as a lawyer, you are fully aware this man did not have adaquete representation. Evidence sugges! ti! ng organic brain damage and severe abuse throughout his life was also not shown to the jury. These facts argue for a serious deliberation regarding clemency. Govenrnor, the United States is the last developed nation in the world to practice state sanctioned death. We are now in the same company as China and Iraq...does this make any of us proud? Within the United States, Mississippi is still looked upon as the last bastion of proud ignorance and misguided faith. Sir, please show the world and nation that we, the citizens of Mississippi, are aware that the taking of any human life, in any circumstance, is wrong. Please consider clemency for Tracy Hansen. Thank you for your time. Kelley G. Beckner Submit: Submit --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Attachment Filename: C:\archives\governor\mail\Governor Musgrove\_attach\Comments to the Governor 301\Mime.822
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