Execution Date Set For Mexican-Born Death Row Inmate
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(May 5, 2008)—An Aug. 5 execution date was set Monday for a Mexican-born Texas death row inmate whose sentence set off an international dispute that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court rebuffing the White House.

A state district judge in Houston on set the lethal injection date for 33-year-old Jose Medellin for his role in the rape-slayings of two teenage girls 15 years ago.

In March, the U.S. Supreme Court voted against hearing the case of Medellin, saying President Bush overstepped his authority by trying to order Texas to reopen his case and the cases of 50 others born in Mexico and condemned for murders in the U.S.
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Posted by: A Location: TX on Aug 6, 2008 at 09:41 AM
"Patricia from Houston" i agree with you about the racist comments they have here! Crime is crime! it doesn't matter what color you are! you did the crime, your going to get it if your purple, yellow, brown, brown, black or white! but talking about mexicans here doesn't mean they are all the same! some came here so their kids can have a better life! so talk about the person that did wrong not about mexicans that are not doing anything!
Posted by: lisa skaggs Location: ohio on Aug 4, 2008 at 11:45 PM
If someone comes to this country and they commit vicious, horrendous crimes, why should they be given special treatment? If they are illigal, that means they can commit a crime and disappear to another state and use a different name and keep right on commiting crimes until they are finally caught. Do I believe in the death penalty? Very strongly.
Posted by: Patricia Location: Houston TX on May 15, 2008 at 09:27 PM
You know I am reading a lot of racist comments toward Hispanics because of what Medellin did which let's face it here...Bundy, Dahmer...etc the list goes on and the crimes were just as brutal...everyone I think is missing the issue here hich is the "Treaty" not so much the "Death Penalty" if an American went over to another country and commited a crime they or yall would scream for the right to contact the US Embassy...yes I agree that this guy did a VERY horrible crime but we set that treaty for a reason and it should be followed. I dont beleive in the Death Penalty in any case and I have been on both sides...but all should quit making this a "Illegal/Racist" issue, and stick 2 the facts
Posted by: sharon Location: glasgow scotland on May 12, 2008 at 02:37 AM
Iam not a rasist but no matter what nationallity or race youn are if you take someones life then you should pay the price with your life being taken from you. I have always been a great believer in the death penalty and the saying an eye for an eye. But the olnly thing I don't agree with is the length of time you are on death row once you put in for your appeal and it gets rejected then you should get a date for your execution rather than going for appeal after appeal. In my opinion the longest you should spend on death row is no more than 2-3 years and if all your appeals are used up then once they set a date then you should stick to it. I know I come from Scotland but Kenny Ritchey who killed that little girl in that fire he was on death row too long he done the crime but in my opinion he xhould have been executed long ag rather than spending 21 years on death row, I think he should never been released because he took an innocent little girls life
Posted by: Caroline Location: California on May 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
To Stephanie from May 7th-- I'm going to try to say this in the 936 characters I have left...our voices do not matter/our votes do not count. One of the reasons the communists running this country allow the multitude of atrocities perpetated on us by these illegals is that they serve their purpose. Realize, there are millions of us who all feel the same way AND NONE OF US CAN DO A THING TO STOP IT. Communism is a terrible thing. They are creating a slave class that is destroying our economy by taking our jobs and forcing us to pay for their everything. This is part of the plan. Our precious children are being raped and slaughtered by these vermon and we can do nothing. The police won't do anything. Believe me I have more stories of sheer prejudice against tax paying, law abiding legal American citizens than I can even remember. How can this be? It is absolutely insane and it is happening everyday here and everywhere in the US. Why? Communism is a terrible thing.
Posted by: susiebw Location: kempner on May 7, 2008 at 02:08 PM
VIVA Texas!
Posted by: WACO1 Location: WACO on May 7, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I am still confused on how all you "computer warriors" manage to degrade the mexican race, because of one isolated killer who indeed needs to pay for his repulsive crime. The mexican race does indeed have our share or criminals, as like the black and white race. but people are too afraid to say anything about the black race for fear of getting sued, u know its true. so you prey on mexican illegals that you assume are ignorant and have no rights. indeed illegals have no rights as americans but deserve to be treated like humans. now when you cross the line of being a human to being an animal like this guy, then your rights change. people have no idea what its like to come from nothing and come to the greates country in the world to make something of themselves, then be catagorized into a sentencet that includes "parasite and cespool". please insult him and not the whole race,
Posted by: Stephanie Location: Groesbeck on May 7, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I have been watching the forum for some time and it seems to me that any story that involves illegals gets the most responce. The majority of it against. Here's a novel idea, instead of ranting here why not use your voice to your reps in government. If we really want change stand up and be counted. Don't leave it up to Congress and the Senate to do the right thing,as their track record stinks. Start voting the useless ones out and maybe they will get the message that they are working for us the taxpayer. Take away the cushy million dollar mansions and car service and air service and maid service and they are forced to be just like all the rest of us working stiffs on whose backs this country depends. Get out and vote and make your voice be heard.Don't leave it up to your neighbor. Don't leave it up to special interest groups cause they are only interested in their agenda.We are what makes this country great and we need to protect it at all costs.
Posted by: george Location: texas on May 7, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Angel of God, People such as yourself all ways say things like that or God will rep vengous on the guilty,yada yada yada, but let it happen to your children and see if you carry the same feelings.
Posted by: melodie Location: granite bay, calif. on May 7, 2008 at 09:27 AM
just hit the slime bag in the temple with a hammer as a economical way to execute him. We've already spent too much money on his existence.
Posted by: angel of GOD on May 7, 2008 at 09:09 AM
All you pepole must not be people of GOD you all will see this guy in hell so you all can tell him what yall thank of him then.May God have murcy on you all.
Posted by: Lauren Location: Coolidge on May 7, 2008 at 09:01 AM
He did a terrible thing he should be executed.
Posted by: Danielle Location: Moody on May 7, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Is it really neccessary to point out that he was born in Mexico? What happened to the melting pot? Is everyone a racist now?
Posted by: Super Nintendo on May 7, 2008 at 12:51 AM
'we are all immigrants', you are an idiot. You are also a Mexican nationalist, a Nazi, and a conspirator against the United States of America. So you wish Mexico won the war? And that the southwest was Mexico? If that had happened, then all of those states would be TURD WORLD Mexican territory just like Mexico is today. You are an apologist for anti-American illegal alien invaders. Mexico is exporting their poor and uneducated to the US because you people are incapable of running your own country. If you LOVE Mexico so much, and wish they had won the war, THEN WHY DONT YOU LIVE THERE? If the TURD WORLD continues to invade the United States, then we can expect ourselves and our grandchildren to all be living in squalor within our lifetime. DEPORT THEM ALL NOW!
Posted by: we are all immigrants Location: most legal on May 6, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Getting tired of the native american rhetoric too! They didnt just pop up like people seem to think! They also migrated here but are credited with being first! Also know that mexicans were here before most of our ancestors were here! Had the Mexican-American war of 1846 ended differently, Texas, arizona, california and new mexico as well as the US as a whole would be vastly different! However the boundaries were established and therefore should be enforced as such at least until we become the united states of north america which i hope happens long after i have croaked!! anyway i think they should televise is execution in mexico so the others will see what will happen when they cross illegally(as well as legally) and commit crimes in OUR country!
Posted by: Patriot Location: Tx on May 6, 2008 at 02:49 PM
LOL@ Caroline .... (mexifornia)! That's funny ...sad but true! I don't think the illegal immigration march here in Texas had the effect they wanted this time around...which is great!
Posted by: Karen Location: Waco on May 6, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Jay, Big difference in illegal immigrants and immigrants that came to ellis island and went through the legal processes to become naturalized citizens I am a descendant of naturalized citizens Do your homework !
Posted by: klm Location: waco on May 6, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I am so happy that our judicial system as well as our system of checks and balances has won the good fight. This man should be treated the same as an American born criminal, and I whole heartedly agree, let the punishment fit the crime. Maybe he should be castrated and then killed. He might understand a small amount of the terror and pain he put those girls through.
Posted by: jay Location: waco on May 6, 2008 at 01:22 PM
we forget that unless we are native americans we are all illegal immigrants or ther decendants
Posted by: court Location: texas on May 6, 2008 at 01:19 PM
when we are deciding how to treat all the Mexicans in texas prisons we really need to think of how all the americans in mexican prisons will feel about the relation ship the united states has with mexico. that just might be what the president was thinking about
Posted by: Tony Location: Waco on May 6, 2008 at 12:58 PM
""Posted by: N Location: Lorenzo on May 5, 2008 at 06:32 PM Now, this will deter some illegal aliens from coming in the US illegal."" Unfortunately, we would be naive to think this will do anything to deter them illegals in the least. This is/will be one of the many heinous crimes committed by illegals that will never see a court room, much less a death sentence. It's going to take much more than one execution to help secure our borders. Begin by making the bureaucrats untie the hands of our Border Patrol and let them do their jobs.
Posted by: Caroline Location: California on May 6, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I want you all to know how refreshing it is to read the sanity written here. We don't get much santiy in mexifornia. Thank you all for making my day--I don't feel so alone. BTW--how many mexican flags have you seen in the last several days flying on HOODS of cars? Enough to make me retch. We must pray for the families of these precious girls and for the sovereignty of this great country. Now roast the puke.
Posted by: Susie BW Location: Kempner on May 6, 2008 at 11:17 AM
It's about time. It doesn't matter where the murderers are from, whether they are legal or illegal immigrants. If they come here and break our laws, they must face the same punishment Americans face.
Posted by: daniel Location: maple valley on May 6, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Ronald Reagan did his part also! He granted amnesty to hundreds of mexicans! How many respected our culture?
Posted by: Lauren Location: Coolidge on May 6, 2008 at 08:59 AM
What a sick freak for doing that to those girls.
Posted by: Juan Location: H.O.T. on May 6, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Right on Jefferson,Kerry,and Tamara. Execute with extreme prejudice all these illegal alien pieces of trash,that infect our homeland and let god sort them out.LOVE the U.S.A.,first or go back to the cesspool you came from.Close our borders tight and U.S.A.,numero uno. Juan Ramiez Bushman
Posted by: Vince Location: Collegeville on May 6, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Bush senior and Bush junior (or as I prefer to call them "Dumb and Dumber") have managed to destroy the Republican Party -- a party that wandered in the wilderness for a hundred years before Ronald Reagan showed the party how to rule. You can blame Bush and the party hacks who went along with his stupidity for the coming debacle in November.
Posted by: TEXASLEGAL on May 6, 2008 at 06:43 AM
One thing to remeber folks, Those girls would still be alive today if our laws had been enforced. This tragedy was 100% preventable. Our pres and reps are the ones actually to blame for this tragedy. They are the ones that pander to these parasites and welcome them with open arms. The Texas house will be considering more strict immigration laws in 09 and everyone needs to call and write their reps daily. The bleeding heart socialist crowd is already coming out against any enforcement of law, so it is up to us to set them straight. Texas is headed in the same direction as California. Pay very close attention to what the pres elects are saying about immigration, several have already stated they will give amnesty to all illegals. That is not an option. Deportation by law enforcement does work. No place to live or work they will go home. Make your voice heard. Visit ALIPAC.US
Posted by: Kelvino Location: PA on May 6, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Why Would Any SANE Person Regardless Of Nationality Defend This Verminous Thing of A Creature?? He Killed Two Young INNOCENT Women With Their Whole Lives Ahead Of Them. He's Lived 18 More Years Than Both These Women. If This Was My Child I'd Brutally Assault In Broad Daylight ANYONE Defending His "RIGHTS." He COmes Here To RAPE And Kill Because He's Too Ugly and Demented To Establish Normal Human Relations and Respect!! The Sooner The Better, I Miss My Great-Grandfathers America Where MEN Were MEN and WOMEN Were WOMEN. It Will Only Get Worse, Arm Yourself and Your Children And Teach Them Fighting IS The ONLY Option Sometimes!!
Posted by: jeff in Phoenix Location: Phoenix, AZ on May 6, 2008 at 01:10 AM
I sure wish Arizona would take a lesson here. Our last two murdered cops were at the hands of illegals, and just last week yet another illegal raped an 11-year old girl in her own home, leaving her pregnant and infected with an STD. We've got enough illegal murderers and rapists here in the Grand Canyon State to triple the stock price of companies that make lethal injection equipment.
Posted by: Wendy Location: Houston, Tx on May 6, 2008 at 12:26 AM
This decision makes me proud to be a Houstonian, a Texan and a Citizen of the US. Thank God for people who have the courage to stand up and do what's right! The only shame is that this won't bring back those two innocent girls. I pray our country can recover from from the massacre of illegal immigration.
Posted by: Telly Location: costa mesa on May 6, 2008 at 12:19 AM
He lived 15 years longer then his victims.
Posted by: Me Location: Central Texas on May 5, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Bet Bush wouldn't have been so quick to step in if it'd been his daughters.
Posted by: Johnvon Location: New Mexico on May 5, 2008 at 11:39 PM
make sure he gets raped first
Posted by: melodie Location: granite bay, calif. on May 5, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Eye For An Eye. I resent my hard earn money supporting Murders.
Posted by: widowmaker Location: stpaul on May 5, 2008 at 11:07 PM
its about time,he should meet the fireing squad
Posted by: Klaus Location: Florida on May 5, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Lets not forget who our judge will be come judgement day! May God have mercy on his sole and may he protect us against others like this! President Bush didn't get this one right but he did a good job on the terrorist to date!
Posted by: Hitlery Clintler on May 5, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Thank God the Courts decided for once to actually put American victims ahead of Illegal Alien criminals. I hope the trend continues until we empty our prisons of these vermin into the sewers where they belong.
Posted by: terry Location: sheridan on May 5, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Don't worry Bush,Obama,Kennedy,McCain ,and Hillary, along with many of our Liberal Brothers and Sisters in Washington that we voted in will give Amnesty for us going agaisn't Bush's wishes : Jose was Bush's poster child ! beware you made George Boosh mad . where do you think he gets his drugs from ? He is a good President for Old Mexico - but he sucks as an American President he really does .
Posted by: TownCrier Location: Texas on May 5, 2008 at 09:37 PM
So Bush wacker will interfere to get some illegal Mexican a new trial for murdering two beautiful young women, and yet the Bush wacker will NOT even consider the plight of our two POLITICAL prisoners-Border Agents Ramos and Compean-still in Federal prison for defending our borders against a convicted drug smuggler. Have the lights come on in our heads yet people??
Posted by: Mike Location: CA on May 5, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Here's how it's done in the US: Arrested? Convicted? Sentenced? Execute. Justice done. Don't like it? Go back to your disgusting third world country!
Posted by: America First Location: Michigan on May 5, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I believe that this case went to the Supreme Court intentionally to tell the EU and the Hague that states rights are not under International Law, this should put a stop to the ACLU and other left wing groups from bring this issue to the the so called international court. Just my thought...
Posted by: Peter Location: New York on May 5, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Aww, let's show more manners... someone send this guy a Cince de Mayo card in the slammer...
Posted by: Kent Location: California on May 5, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Vaya con Dios Pendejo! Even if something saves your culo, you have a date with judgement.
Posted by: Tanna Location: FL on May 5, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Bush is a terrific president - for MEXICO and CHINA!
Posted by: kill 'em Location: all on May 5, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Dubya leaving a positive legacy? LOL The only positive legacy(only to a select few though) little shrub will leave behind is that he kept his rich friends rich, made them richer in fact and helped the war profiteers profit off of the lives of our loved ones as well as continuing to allow the oil companies to gouge the consumers to death! What do you expect from a "dry drunk"? Anyway this illegal thug scumbag needs to die!! Too bad they cant make it sooner! Would love to go stand outside the prison when they inject this scum! I would love to see the faces of the folks that will be there protesting against his death!!! Always wonder if they would feel the same if the victim was someone they loved!
Posted by: BOB Location: RENO, NV on May 5, 2008 at 08:13 PM
TOO BAD OUR WIMPY LAWS DO NOT REQUIRE HIM TO BE EXECUTED BY THE SAME METHOD OF SLAUGHTER HE USED ON THE TWO GIRLS. EXTENSIVE TV COVERAGE MIGHT DETER OTHER ANIMALS WITH SIMILAR INTENT.
Posted by: William Location: Kirk on May 5, 2008 at 07:58 PM
King George Bush, the killer of the Conservative foundation of the GOP, is a lap dog for Mexico. This dunce cares more about his promises to Mexico than he does his own Countrymen. How dare this fraud try to prevent the justice that these two young women and their families rightly deserve! Kill the bottomfeeding rapist. I'll do it for free. Hey George, your the worst President in the history of this Nation. I was once a Republican until you came along. You have no honor.
Posted by: Rob Roy Location: Oklahoma on May 5, 2008 at 07:55 PM
President BU-l SH-t is just what he looks like a true Mexican. And obviously AntiAmerican.
Posted by: Stephen Location: CT on May 5, 2008 at 07:36 PM
stick the needle in the rat!
Posted by: Clyde Location: Georgia on May 5, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Texans need to be ashamed of George Bush's attempt to save this scumbag from what he deserves, just like I am ashamed of Jimmy Carter's anti-American, anti-Israel activities.
Posted by: Jimmy Location: Belton on May 5, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Maybe they can hang a Mexican flag upside down on his body when they start the injections.
Posted by: Tyler Location: Utah on May 5, 2008 at 07:02 PM
BUSH SOLD US DOWN THE RIO GRANDE! This is not the Bush I thought I was voting for. Capital Punishment for all these murderers and rapists - quit wasting our tax dollars and kill them now.
Posted by: billy-bob Location: K.C. , MO on May 5, 2008 at 07:00 PM
if one or both of those girls had been of my flesh and blood, i would prefer him swinging by his wrists so i could beat him him like a pinata. aug. 5 cannot come soon enough.
Posted by: N Location: Lorenzo on May 5, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Now, this will deter some illegal aliens from coming in the US illegal.
Posted by: Jeff in Phoenix Location: Phoenix, AZ on May 5, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Hooray for the Supreme Court in this case! We should all be happy about this decision--terminating this animal will not only serve justice (even if 15 years late), but also reduce the country's CO2 emissions to boot! Bush, of course, is proving for the umpteenth time that he's no friend to American sovereignty. Funny how Bush's only positive legacy will be his Supreme Court confirmations, and they're the ones who slammed the door in his face on this issue.
Posted by: Jim Location: Utah on May 5, 2008 at 06:11 PM
At least Texas got this one right. They sure screwed up the FLDS thing.
Posted by: butterfly Location: RI on May 5, 2008 at 05:49 PM
It's about time, bush, (small b, small man), should be ashamed, however, frat boys like him are never ashamed, they think they're always right. When in fact they're left... off the map left! I think he should be on that gurney for quite a long time so that he feels the pain these girls felt when he was brutalizing them. All those that think this creature deserves any mercy should be on the gurney with him... that's right, with him! I'd love to be there to watch him twitch. it's too bad they don't make them sizzle anymore.
Posted by: Tony Location: Aurora, CO on May 5, 2008 at 05:37 PM
aaron: Rehab. . ! Your joking right? Do you even know the crime Medellin and his scumbags accomplices committed? I think Jose needs to be raped, beaten, then strangled with a belt. Let the buzzards and the worms have his corpse.
Posted by: John Location: MO. on May 5, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Let Jose's rotting corpse be hung on the border as an example for the next murdering illegal cockroach!!. The two American familys who lost their daughter's (in our prayers) need closure - starting when Jose takes his dirt nap!!.
Posted by: juan valdez Location: Whitter ca on May 5, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Why does that stupid bush always interfere with the rules set for rapists and murderers in Texas? Texas doesn't need outside interference when the cops and prosecuters have done their homework.
Posted by: Doug Location: Las Vegas on May 5, 2008 at 04:59 PM
When I went to Japan, the Marine Corps advised everyone that if you are off base and break Japanese laws your subject to Japanese punishments. We left 3 Marines behind in Japanese prisions because they did just that. You live in my country and do not have enough respect for my land and laws, then you face the punishment that goes with you actions. If you do not wish to face the punishment, DO NOT DO THE CRIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: diana Location: meridian, texas on May 5, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I think that whereever you come from does't matter. Like someone said before right and wrong have no color and nether does God. For all those ignorant people out there, it just goes to show how well educated you are with the language that you use for a human being. Yes, i think he should die, but I'am not judging him for his skin color.
Posted by: candice Location: texas on May 5, 2008 at 04:48 PM
he should've been executed 15 years ago if u ask me. people stay on "death row" for entirely too long....
Posted by: aaron Location: warren,ohio on May 5, 2008 at 04:48 PM
he doesn't need to be executed. he needs counseling or an anger management course...
Posted by: Zeb Location: USA on May 5, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Bush once again PROVING HE AINT NO TEXAN! GO BACK TO MEXICO, BUSH!
Posted by: azog Location: TEXAS on May 5, 2008 at 03:58 PM
IN TEXAS IF YOU KILL SOME ONE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO KILL YOU BACK. PERSONALLY I SAY WE SHOULD GO BACK TO THE OLDER WAYS, ANYBODY GOT A ROPE. THE SUN WILL SHINE A LITTLE BRIGHTER WHEN HE IS NO LONGER WASTING OXYGEN THAT GOOD PEOPLE COULD USE.
Posted by: Steve Location: Killeen on May 5, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Can you say................worm dirt.
Posted by: PopJay Location: Cali on May 5, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Hooray for Texas! Kill that scum!
Posted by: Mike Location: Houston on May 5, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Say goodnight Julio!
Posted by: JW Location: Waco on May 5, 2008 at 03:50 PM
That's because you're an idiot, WACO100. If you think the borders are closed, I feel sorry for you.
Posted by: james Location: mexia on May 5, 2008 at 03:30 PM
since he committed his crime here ,then here is where he should be held accountable for it if someone killed someone over there them we should be tried by thier laws ,,,, so since he was found guilty here let kill him but i think we need to return to public hanging in the countieswhere the offense was committed and have our youngster watch then maybe the youth of today would realize that crime isn;t as glamourious as hollywood makes it out to be
Posted by: amy Location: Tcuson,A on May 5, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I am trying to find somewhere to hurl my lunch.
Posted by: Gary Coonrod Location: Fayetteville, NC on May 5, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Medellin should receive a double dose. It is about time.
Posted by: Brian Location: NM on May 5, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Man did the crime. He should have died many years ago! Who cares where he came from, he did the crime in the US.
Posted by: WACO100 Location: WACO on May 5, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Jefferson, you must live a pretty sad life. i do agree with the punishment but come on, please dont take any chance you can to bluntly insult all mexican/hispanic people. its not our fault that this idiot did this, maybe you are to blame for Columbine since they were white? i to believe that everyone needs to pay for their punishment in the country in which it was commited, especially in sexual crimes or violent crimes, especially involving minors. he should have been taken out a long time ago. the sad thing is that even if your plead guilty, you still have several years left before they finally take you out. and what is meant by "close the border", i could have sworn the last time i checked, it was closed.
Posted by: Richard Location: Idaho on May 5, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Let Texas do what Texas does well... Death Sentences. If you commit a crime in our country you should be held to our laws. What should we let him go back to Mexico, maybe they would like him back so they can send him back over the boarder to do it again!!! Kill this Scum.
Posted by: Deej Location: Texas on May 5, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Gotta agree with Jefferson..is Mexico a "3rd world"?? and I am pretty sure we have a few parasites of our own running rampant. Still...if he did it then he needs to be executed, no doubt about it. If he were American, he would still need to be executed.
Posted by: Gonzo Location: Oklahoma City on May 5, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Get rid of this Dirty Dog. I'm a Hispanic and I'll volunteer to put the noose around his neck. May his soul burn in HELL! God Bless America
Posted by: Washington Location: Central Texas on May 5, 2008 at 02:13 PM
To Jefferson:.."third world disease and parasites?" I agree with the punishment, but your ignorance is SO PAINFUL!!! LOL at you!
Posted by: Pam Location: SF Bay Area on May 5, 2008 at 02:07 PM
And to think it only took 15 years and a Supreme Ct decission. CLOSE THE BORDER NOW and THROW THE INTRUDERS OUT!!
Posted by: Patriot Location: Tx on May 5, 2008 at 02:04 PM
No Kerry, it's the other way around. Mexico thinks it can dictate to the U.S. what we can or can not do.
Posted by: rudy Location: El Paso, Texas on May 5, 2008 at 01:59 PM
If he did it, then he should fry.
Posted by: Mac Location: texas on May 5, 2008 at 01:57 PM
String him up, it will teach him a lesson.
Posted by: birdman Location: San Fransicko, Ca on May 5, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Commit a crime your going to get what is coming to you. He killed two young girls; he needs to die.
Posted by: chas on May 5, 2008 at 12:58 PM
good, he deserves to die, just too bad its not the electric chair
Posted by: jefferson Location: heartland on May 5, 2008 at 12:56 PM
good! good! good!about time theres nothing sacred about these immigrants illegal or otherwise who slither across the border only to spit on our language burn our flag murder and infest our people with third world disease and parasites the likes of which weve never even seenbefore 25 americans die at the hands of illegals every day.its time to repeal the immigration reform act of 1965 and come back to our senses.
Posted by: Deb Location: CA on May 5, 2008 at 12:45 PM
It's about time! Only 49 left to go!
Posted by: PK Location: CHICAGO on May 5, 2008 at 12:42 PM
HE AND OTHERS HAVE LIVED LONGER THAN THEY DESERVE
Posted by: Tamara Location: Waco on May 5, 2008 at 12:32 PM
And that is how it should be, if you committ a crime in the US then you need to be punished in the US point blank. That is problem now with people coming into the US thinking they can get away with crimes beacause they weren't born here or they don't speak English, you wanted to come over here so bad so deal with the American laws. Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong it has no COLOR!!
Posted by: KERRY Location: ORANGE, TX on May 5, 2008 at 12:22 PM
BUSH THINKS HE'S PRESIDENT OF MEXICO!
Posted by: Super Nintendo Location: USA on May 5, 2008 at 12:12 PM
He needs to die.
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Secretary to VP - Sedona Staffing is seeking a Secretary for VP of Local Hospital. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook Express Accurate typing of 70 wpm. Excellent written and verbal communication. Must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Must be neat, organized, and professional.

Applications are accepted at the Plant Security Office, 3000 Pegasus Dr., Temple or may be submitted through the Texas Workforce Center in Temple or Killeen.

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