Murdering people is a big crime. Should Ronald die for it? Thirty years ago he murdered two cousins. Because of this he had spent 30 years in Montana State Prison. Is Ronald truly sorry for his crime? He apologized to the family. From what he said we can truly find out if he should live.
First of all he apologized for his wrong doings. This is the first step, understanding the sorrow and pain you caused because of this act. He knows it's too late to fix anything but he wants another shot at life to live better. He wants to be a better person but can he? How do we know whether or not he can change for all we know he could murder someone again.
Now we also have to see the other side.Thomas Running Rabbit IV had seen his family suffer because of Ronald Smith's act. He was very sad and angry saying that he would not forgive Ronald. It makes sense that he would want Ronald dead. That would make them even. Or will it? Having the loss of someone you can never change the fact that a person died. No matter how much you want them alive or how much you want the murderer dead it does not change the fact that the victim will not live. Killing someone because of your sufferings doesn't make your life easier. It is like saying that because someone stole and broke your scooter you also stole a bicycle and destroyed it. The past is the past and we can do nothing to change it. Thomas should consider about if Ronald Smith does die does that make his life easier?
Sources
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Ronald+Smith+Canadian+consular+official+speak+hearing+death+Canadian/6553907/story.html
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120502/smith-to-seek-clemency-in-montana-120502/
First of all he apologized for his wrong doings. This is the first step, understanding the sorrow and pain you caused because of this act. He knows it's too late to fix anything but he wants another shot at life to live better. He wants to be a better person but can he? How do we know whether or not he can change for all we know he could murder someone again.
Now we also have to see the other side.Thomas Running Rabbit IV had seen his family suffer because of Ronald Smith's act. He was very sad and angry saying that he would not forgive Ronald. It makes sense that he would want Ronald dead. That would make them even. Or will it? Having the loss of someone you can never change the fact that a person died. No matter how much you want them alive or how much you want the murderer dead it does not change the fact that the victim will not live. Killing someone because of your sufferings doesn't make your life easier. It is like saying that because someone stole and broke your scooter you also stole a bicycle and destroyed it. The past is the past and we can do nothing to change it. Thomas should consider about if Ronald Smith does die does that make his life easier?
Did Ronald Smith really change his family members think so. His sister Rita Duncan says that Ronald had really changed in his time in prison. Ronald Smith had counseled his sisters and his other relatives giving them advice that was holding the family together. Rita Duncan say he is the one who is the pillar holding the family up. Ronald spilled tears reciting his letter about his mother and how important she was to him. Ronald seemed to fully regret his crime seeing how much devastation he had caused not only to the victim's family but also to his own family. Smith's own daughter says that her father indeed had changed since the crime but his worried and scared.
A lot of people had suffered because of Ronald Smith. His family as well as the victim's family has suffered enough. Allowing Ronald Smith will have consequences. Has he truly changed? Will Ronald Smith be freed or will he face the death penalty?
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Ronald+Smith+Canadian+consular+official+speak+hearing+death+Canadian/6553907/story.html
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120502/smith-to-seek-clemency-in-montana-120502/
Hello Justin! I really like your third paragraph where you wrote,"No matter how much you want them alive or how much you want the murderer dead it does not change the fact that the victim will not live. Killing someone because of your sufferings doesn't make your life easier." I think you made a really good point. But you should add that as your opinion, because that paragraph should be mainly on why Ronald should not live.
ReplyDeleteYour second paragraph sounds like you're questioning the audience asking whether he should live or not. But I think it would be better if your tone is stronger so you can convince the audience to think that Ronald should have a second chance to live. You forgot to mention your opinion! I saw your last post and you did wrote about your idea of the problem, so I'm guessing you forgot to write it. A few grammar mistakes, like "he is" instead of "his". Just check over your work a few more times.
It was fun reading your post! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I'll try to improve on what you said.
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