"That would be true but you missed the origonal sentence DEATH then comutted to LIFE. It seems to me they did not serve their sentence YOU?"

It would seem to me that everything was done in a LEGAL manner. If someone commuted a death sentence to life, then your problem is with THAT action, not them serving their legal sentence, less time off for good behavior.

Look, I don't want them out. I want them to die and rot in prison. I just can't believe how many people want our government to act OUTSIDE their legal limits to do something they have no authority to do.

These people served their sentences BY LAW, and should be released. Period.

That would be true but you missed the origonal sentence DEATH then comutted to LIFE. It seems to me they did not serve their sentence YOU?

Which is costing taxpayers more...the complaint and appeals processes or keeping these people in prison for the rest of their sentences? Go with which ever one is cheaper..

wonder what she thinks of the preacher that just got out for serving 5 yrs for killing his wife

"Those inmates get out of prison but the people they killed are still dead. It is time to Perdue to step up and show them exactly who is the boss. An eye for an eye, they should stay in there just like if it happened yesterday."

There is confusion on this issue, and I think I've figured out what it is: There are TWO issues in play here. The first is what sentence should these people receive when convicted? The second is have they legally satisfied their sentences.

We can probably ALL agree that we don't want people like this released back into society. But have they legally served their sentences? I mean, if someone gets four years for committing murder, and we release them after four years, can we really be mad that they didn't serve their sentences? No. What we are mad about is that they only got four years. Or that our system allows them to reduce their sentences for good behavior.

These people served their sentences BY LAW, and should be released. Period.

Good going Judges. I hope that the sentence for the mother who beat & boiled her son would get reviewed by them. Overturn her sentence, after chemical castration, sentence her to life in prison. Her charges could have included attempted murder, battery, and others

I understand those arguing an objective argument that the law is the law whether you agree with it or not. However, this is clearly a case of laws being misapplied and misinterpreted in ways they were clearly never intended. If 1st degree murderers can argue for their release based on perceived loopholes then surely they can be argued against in a similar fashion. That's what is going on here.

This isn't about a governor trying to interpret the law. Bev Purdue is being a public voice against what most Americans would consider a travesty of justice and legal wrangling by some slick defense attorneys. I commend the Governor for this, even though I did not vote for her.

Another reason NC is the laughable to the rest of the country. We have the "back woods" laws that make no sense, and yet we continue with them. Maybe if we voted out the "back woods" law makers we would be better off.

Journey What is fair about people sentenced to life in prison getting out before they die in prison. The governor is trying to get a law changed that is unfair. Think of the victims families. How would you feel if someone in your family was murdered and the murderer or accessory (after being sentenced to life) was going to be let out of prison because they have credit for good behavior. The law is wrong and that is what the governor is saying. And yes it is her duty to do what is best for the state of NC. How much of state money was spent for these two prisoners to appeal. They sure didn't pay for it out of their pocket. Somebody had to pay the lawyers and court cost. Who could it have been? Can you say NC TAXPAYERS?

Journey - she not only was riding in the vehicle but was armed with a handgun - she was not there as a mere passenger, she was a very active part of the crime and would have used her gun had she needed to. She may not deserve death but she sure deserves life without parole. She actively participated in the execution of a law enforcement officer doing his job - she admitted guilt and her own confession got her convicted. She needs to stay in prison until the day she dies.

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