Comments on: Execution Will Put Idaho In National Spotlight

By: One Who Knows

One Who Knows — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:17:06 +0000

Good point Zippo. I would guess it costs the taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars in legal fees for each appeal.

Its the method of execution I disapprove of. A lethal injection is too good for this scumbag. Personally I think a public hanging would send a very clear message to any potential violent criminals. Rhoades should swing for what he did and, while he is swinging at the business end of that rope, Daniel Ehrlick should be next in line!

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:54:14 +0000

I am not a supporter of the death penalty as it is not a penalty. This chap gets an early exit from the doldrums of incarceration in my opinion. He should have to sit and contemplate what he did for the rest of his natural life.

Most countries have done away with the death penalty. It costs the state millions to impose with all the appeals and legal costs on both sides. I like the idea of these cretins rotting away in a limited space with all the cable TV they can watch knowing what they are missing on the outside.

For the religious crew remember the commandment of “tho shalt not kill”. It is not something to ignore for revenge.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:20:46 +0000

I am not suggesting that this guy doesn’t deserve to die. But that it should not be at the hands of the state.

I have no problem with life in solitary. Hell give the man a rope in his cell.

How many people have been executed that did not do the crime? more than 0 in the last 100 years? As long as there is a chance that there is 1 person on death row that does not deserve his sentance. we should be fighting any and all executions.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:10:20 +0000

I will never understand how people can be so passionate about giving our government the power to murder, while at the same time being so eager to take away its power to feed, clothe, and educate its citizens.

There’s a reason why the death sentence allows for such a lengthy appeals process. The easier it becomes for the government to execute people, the easier it is for the government to execute innocent people. Think about it.

By: pollypinks

pollypinks — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:54 +0000

I share Pablo’s sentiments. Sivak has been up there forever. However, looking at the nation’s record as a whole, it’s disturbing. Either we figure out a way to get it right 100% of the time, or we do away with it. Also, think about the money being spent on these appeals. And the victim’s families are going through all this crap over and over again with each appeal process. I say do away with the death penalty, but put them on a death row situation for life. It’s not fun up there.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:29:22 +0000

Can anyone estimate for us how much a death sentance is worth in profit to the legal profession?

By: Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:26 +0000

I have no problem with the death penalty, too bad they can’t execute Thomas Creech and Lacey Sivak at the same time.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:22:59 +0000

He can take two peoples lives but it is such a contest to take his life? I just hope they actually go through with it and start to make a habit of it for all these people who are taking other peoples lives. Just think of how many people are sitting in the slammer sucking up our hard earned dollar just because a decision can’t be made on how to punish them.

By: gretta

gretta — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:49:44 +0000

This case has haunted many people. You can’t find one thing about Susan Michelbacher online except how she died. Sad. Think about the potential this woman had in her life that he took away. I don’t like the death penalty, but this guy is pure evil.

By: sumf

sumf — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:02:34 +0000

Come on Ronnie, the guy took two lives for no reason other then to satisfy his own twisted needs. He has been a burden to us tax payers for over 20 years!!! We should have a trial, a sentencing, and go into a next room for an appeals hearing, then, complete the sentence if appeal is upheld. There are some out there that deserve the ultimate sentence, and do not deserve to live among us!!