Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 1:53 PM Subject: Barry Scheck challenges George Bush about Ricky Todays Shows. Please PHONE THE SHOW ALL OF YOU!!!!! I need the URL for todays show!! > This morning arguing to prevent the possible execution of an innocent man > Barry S. stated that if the Gov. is certain Texas does not execute the > innocent tomorrow's planned execution must be postponed to do the test that > are now available. The prosecutor who handled the case for the state had > only > two weak arguments against the test. The first being that the law does NOT > REQUIRE these tests to be performed on mitochondrial DNA and lastly that if > an inmate wanted to try to prove innocence he should not wait til the > eleventh hour to do so. He stated that there is an outcry for these tests > now > strictly to delay justice by delaying the execution. > Also speaking up for the testing was NBC journalist Jim Alter who made the > point that the fact that these test had not been done was brought forward by > journalist and investigators researching the case. Also discussed was the > lack of thorough investigations and legal representation that exists under > current Texas Laws. > The segment ended with Barry s., Matt Laur, and Jim Alter basically stating > that if Bush does nothing, then he has been insincere in his recent remarks > stating he believes that "if a test can be done, it should be done!" > This is the first time I have seen a national NEWS agency put political > pressure on GW regarding these executions. > Did anyone else catch this show, what was your take on it? > sandy hines __________ earthradioTV.com - Alternative News Forum for ecology, politics & consciousness. MIRROR SITES: USA http://www.earthradioTV.com/ CZECH http://mujweb.cz/www/ecologynews/ UK http://members.tripod.co.uk/ecologynews/ Canada http://www.ecologynews.com/ <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
