Now--a week before his death sentence, Mr. Stroman shares his regrets. Thus, as Mr. Stroman stated, “. . .the closer I get to death the more at peace I am.” This proposal should hold true since the victim was kind enough to forgive Mr. Stroman in order for him to rest in peace. Even though the victim, Mr. Bhuyian says that execution is not a solution in this case, I believe it is. The seriousness of this crime falls under the mala in se crimes which are recognized, more commonly, as felony offenses. Typically, these types of “inherently wrong or evil” acts are classified as the nine common law crimes which are remembered by the acronym Mr. and Mrs. Lamb (Murder, Rape, Manslaughter, Robbery, Sodomy, Larceny, Arson, Mayhem and Burglary). The capital offenses that constitute the death penalty are usually those of mala in se crimes and if such crime(s) are committed and the suspect is convicted, the crime warrants such a consequence. Murder is a serious crime which poses a threat to social order. Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials explains that felonies are sanctioned by law at a severely higher degree of reprimand. As harsh as it appears, this man’s punishment is equal to the crime he committed. Taking a life for a life is not so unusual. It is called “an eye for an eye” and it is a fair standard. I do not believe in abortion, as that is killing an innocent child, whereas the death penalty is killing a guilty party.
Mr. Storman had his own free will and he decided to commit this hate crime. Now he has to pay for his crime. Mr. Storman expressed that he had a poor upbringing and was undereducated. These elements might elucidate possible contributory factors for his actions but it indisputably is not an excuse.
Many may argue that the Courts can make mistakes, which may be true, but everyone has the option to appeal a decision. Further, after having the opportunity to appeal the case for nine years, I do not believe that this is a mistake or the evidence would have spoken for itself. Also, it is undeniable since a victim is alive who may testify to the incident. What that victim can testify to is that Mr. Stroman murdered two others and caused severe injury to himself, which caused blindness and several excruciating operations.
There are numerous rights for alleged criminals and there should be a balance of rights and remedies for victims as well. Can you imagine what it must be like for Mr. Bhuyian to live the way he does now? Why should Mr. Bhuyian have to endure all of the pain and suffering? What if the other families involved want this man executed in order to feel a sense of justice? Even though this punishment will not cure the victims, it may or may not deter others, it may cost more than life in prison, but one thing I do gather from this report is that life in prison appears to be too good of a life for Mr. Stroman. A life sentence means a life with free air conditioning, cable, meals, college, recreation time and regular visits with loved ones. The parents of the children that were killed will end up paying taxes to support Mr. Storman’s stay at prison including his above stated animities. This is far from justice and is a lost of integrity for the criminal justice system. Regardless of the conditions, the act of murder should be redressed by the person forfeiting his or her own life. A loss of freedom is not comparable to a loss of life. By executing Mr. Storman it prevents him from committing this horrific act ever again. He, himself, chose to hate others and it will ultimately end with others rejecting him for his act; who could applaud it and who can correct it now? In the world I live in not everyone will be able to forgive like Mr. Bhuyian did and wants others to. In the world I live in, we try to implement fair standards for individuals to abide to so the world is not in chaos and destruction. Today’s prisoners receive punishments that are suitable for their crimes. If the law is enforced correctly, it is meant to be just and fair.
wow this not common that a family would forgive someone who has tken there loved ones. if every incarcerated inmates chould see what they have done to other family maybe them we can start rehabilitating them. Mr. Stroman shares his regrets, on what he did i dont know if is the fear of death that has mr. stroman seeing what he did was wrong. im all for the death penalty seeing people...
This is a great story, and I think it does an excellent job of showing how weak humans can be and, adversely, how strong humans can be at the same time. I don't see much controversy in this story though, or how this story would cause some one to defend the death penalty or their beliefs why the death penalty is a fair and just punishment for certain crimes. The true story here is that change is real, and can be made. I can't say this for a fact, but I would assume that although Mr. Buhyian says he has forgiven his assailant and now fights to spare his life, this wasn't always the case. I would bet that it took most of the nine years since being shot to be able to forgive the man that shot him. Likewise, I am sure Mr. Storman wasn't feeling much regret, or peace for that matter until a long period of time. I am not making a statement as to whether I support the death penalty or not, but i will say i think it's perfectly okay for people to want other people to live instead of die. I guess what i am saying is that I think it's awesome that Mr. Buhyian thinks Mr. Storman's life should be spared. I agree, but I don't agree with him because I am anti-death penalty, I agree with him because I value human life and if a life can be spared instead of lost, i am for it. Whatever happens to Mr. Storman, I hope that Mr. Bhuyian continues to appreciate life. More people should do the type of "soul searching," Mr. Bhuyian must have done to come to such a positive outlook on life.
This story is overall very sad. But, like the article stated ignorance is most of the time what compells those to do react in such ways. Mr. Storman should be thankful that Mr. Buhyian wanted to spare his life. I feel as though Mr. Buhyian was doing the right thing though because he's right maybe if we can express the ignorance of those they would be able to become more educated and able to make better decisions in life. Regardless of what happens I hope Mr. Bhuyian continues to reach out and change the lives of others. Overall forgivness is your best bet and it helps when you are trying to move on. Mr. Storman changed that mans life forever.
Since I apparently did not make my point clear enough for others to understand, to reiterate—the victim said he did not think execution was a solution; thus, the reason for my statements is because I disagree. I believe that execution is a solution to the offense that was committed and I explained why I thought that. My focus was more on Mr. Storman than on Mr. Bhuyian, because it immediately stood out to me that Mr. Storman was not some kind of angel.
Alejandro believes that the “true story” is change; however, I do not. I do not feel that Mr. Storman’s remorse was genuine at the desperate opportunity in which it was given. Of course, since Alejandro thinks Mr. Storman’s life should be spared and believes Mr. Storman’s regret, he saw no controversy. I absolutely have no problem with a different viewpoint and with what Alejandro expressed; I just see it completely different. Unlike Alejandro, I did not buy into Mr. Storman’s phony sorrow resulting in others to believe that his life should be spared. These were the two subjects of disagreement that I had. This bogus regret even led the good hearted victim into believing that Mr. Storman could be an educator.
My stance on this is that Mr. Storman said his regrets with the American flag in front of him (which was a disgrace), in order for people to actually feel compassion for him. I do not feel compassion for him because he showed no compassion to Mr. Bhuyian. Even in Mr. Storman’s inflection in the video he did not display any regret for his actions and was neither apologetic. I never once heard him say sorry to those that the incident may have affected. Some criminals do not own up to their mistakes or have consideration for others. I would not want Mr. Storman to educate me about anything as I believe teaching is a profession with ethics.
On a common ground, I do find it respectable that Mr. Bhuyian could forgive this man and I do agree that Mr. Storman should be very thankful for the kindness that Mr. Bhuyian has shown to him.
I remember hearing about this crazed lunatic running around shooting Arabs. Like ALL ARABS hate us Americans. I glad he was caught and tried. I'm glad he knows he's wrong. Maybe he found god while incarcerated. I hear that's where God lives nowadays.
every body stereotypes, Its sad that it always leads up to a bad situation just like this. Sometimes people dont think right until the have been punished and then they see that they have done wrong. But we can see that Bhuyian has a very kind heart. He was able to forgive Stroman after trying to kill him which lead Bhuyian being blind from one eye. I wouldnt have been able to forgive Stroman if i was in Bhuyian shoes.
Wow! What a guy! Several previous convictions and paroled twice. It sure is good to know that the correction system was finally able to rehabilitate this man--just before his death. Lawyers and judges fumbling all over themselves for last-second delays. A victim suing Texas to stop the execution. Holy Moses!! I have no idea what's true or what was in Stroman's heart, nor should it really matter. The victim's forgiveness is fine--we can all forgive--but to forgive doesn't mean to forget. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for a crime he doesn't even deny. He had ten years of appeals and no reasonable excuses were found for his violent path. It is my opinion that capital punishment does not deter murder. I believe it is usually a crime of passion, or the murderer thinks he will get away with it, not thinking too much about punishment. Stroman may have been truly repentant and may have been able to help others in prison--who knows? Nevertheless, this guy seems like true evil, and, believing that evil does exist and should be destroyed, I have no problem with his execution. The fact is--he was taking up space, costing money, had been convicted, admitted to guilt, and sentenced according to law, so it was time to uphold the sentence--forgiveness, repentance, or not.
"I was an uneducated idiot back then and now I'm a more understanding human being,". This story is very sad. Mr. Storman kept saying he was sorry and regrets what he did years ago, it is sad to say that he's actions left 2 families without their loved 1. this is not the 1st nor the last hate crime, I honestly can say I dont feel sorry for Mr. Storman, a grown man wouldnt think this way, or may think but not act on it. we all stereotype, and yes this will always lead up to something stupid, crazy or sad!
"I was an uneducated idiot back then and now I'm a more understanding human being,". This story is very sad. Mr. Storman kept saying he was sorry and regrets what he did years ago, it is sad to say that he's actions left 2 families without their loved 1. this is not the 1st nor the last hate crime, I honestly can say I dont feel sorry for Mr. Storman, a grown man wouldnt think this way, or may think but not act on it. we all stereotype, and yes this will always lead up to something stupid, crazy or sad!
Mr. Storman had to kill two men, shoot another and go to death role before he found "Peace." You can be forgiven, but you still have to deal with the consequences. Mr. Bhuyian has a loving heart for forgiveness. It is for Mr. Bhuyian healing. Stereotyping and idiots are not going anywhere, sad to say, but true.
This story makes people realize that not every one is the same, just because one did a mistake other people have to pay for it. even thoug he did that he still forgives him for the crime that he did, and toll him that if he had the power to take away the dead penalty he would of take it away. people are different not because of there skin color or there raze, what makes them different is there actions, and there decisions that they make in life.
This is a classic case of ignorance for sure. I feel very heart-felt for Mr. Buhyian and what he has to go through on a daily basis with his medical struggles and the thought that someone is going to lose his life over what has been done to him; that's a hard pill to swallow for sure. I hope that Mr. Storman takes from all of this that he has changed several human beings lives forever and that for the actions he has commited he should have known that a reaction like this was going to have to be dealt with as well. If anything, I hope he feels greatful that Mr. Buhyain has reached out and tried to spare his life, had that shoe been on my foot, I would have been for sure.
This article actual makes me angry. I don't understand how Mr. Buhyian can forgive Mr. Storman for what he has done to him. I would not be able to forgive anyone who has stereotyped me for what I look like and all the medical issues that are to come. Especially since Mr. Storman has previously killed 2 other people for stereotyping for what they look like. Of course because it is coming closer to his execution he is going to say how sorry he is and how he was an uneducated idiot before but that doesn't make it right to kill people erased off what they look like. I think Mr. Storman deserves to say on death row and be executed.
Now--a week before his death sentence, Mr. Stroman shares his regrets. Thus, as Mr. Stroman stated, “. . .the closer I get to death the more at peace I am.” This proposal should hold true since the victim was kind enough to forgive Mr. Stroman in order for him to rest in peace. Even though the victim, Mr. Bhuyian says that execution is not a solution in this case, I believe it is. The seriousness of this crime falls under the mala in se crimes which are recognized, more commonly, as felony offenses. Typically, these types of “inherently wrong or evil” acts are classified as the nine common law crimes which are remembered by the acronym Mr. and Mrs. Lamb (Murder, Rape, Manslaughter, Robbery, Sodomy, Larceny, Arson, Mayhem and Burglary). The capital offenses that constitute the death penalty are usually those of mala in se crimes and if such crime(s) are committed and the suspect is convicted, the crime warrants such a consequence. Murder is a serious crime which poses a threat to social order. Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials explains that felonies are sanctioned by law at a severely higher degree of reprimand. As harsh as it appears, this man’s punishment is equal to the crime he committed. Taking a life for a life is not so unusual. It is called “an eye for an eye” and it is a fair standard. I do not believe in abortion, as that is killing an innocent child, whereas the death penalty is killing a guilty party.
ReplyDeleteMr. Storman had his own free will and he decided to commit this hate crime. Now he has to pay for his crime. Mr. Storman expressed that he had a poor upbringing and was undereducated. These elements might elucidate possible contributory factors for his actions but it indisputably is not an excuse.
Many may argue that the Courts can make mistakes, which may be true, but everyone has the option to appeal a decision. Further, after having the opportunity to appeal the case for nine years, I do not believe that this is a mistake or the evidence would have spoken for itself. Also, it is undeniable since a victim is alive who may testify to the incident. What that victim can testify to is that Mr. Stroman murdered two others and caused severe injury to himself, which caused blindness and several excruciating operations.
There are numerous rights for alleged criminals and there should be a balance of rights and remedies for victims as well. Can you imagine what it must be like for Mr. Bhuyian to live the way he does now? Why should Mr. Bhuyian have to endure all of the pain and suffering? What if the other families involved want this man executed in order to feel a sense of justice? Even though this punishment will not cure the victims, it may or may not deter others, it may cost more than life in prison, but one thing I do gather from this report is that life in prison appears to be too good of a life for Mr. Stroman. A life sentence means a life with free air conditioning, cable, meals, college, recreation time and regular visits with loved ones. The parents of the children that were killed will end up paying taxes to support Mr. Storman’s stay at prison including his above stated animities. This is far from justice and is a lost of integrity for the criminal justice system. Regardless of the conditions, the act of murder should be redressed by the person forfeiting his or her own life. A loss of freedom is not comparable to a loss of life. By executing Mr. Storman it prevents him from committing this horrific act ever again. He, himself, chose to hate others and it will ultimately end with others rejecting him for his act; who could applaud it and who can correct it now? In the world I live in not everyone will be able to forgive like Mr. Bhuyian did and wants others to. In the world I live in, we try to implement fair standards for individuals to abide to so the world is not in chaos and destruction. Today’s prisoners receive punishments that are suitable for their crimes. If the law is enforced correctly, it is meant to be just and fair.
wow this not common that a family would forgive someone who has tken there loved ones. if every incarcerated inmates chould see what they have done to other family maybe them we can start rehabilitating them. Mr. Stroman shares his regrets, on what he did i dont know if is the fear of death that has mr. stroman seeing what he did was wrong. im all for the death penalty seeing people...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great story, and I think it does an excellent job of showing how weak humans can be and, adversely, how strong humans can be at the same time. I don't see much controversy in this story though, or how this story would cause some one to defend the death penalty or their beliefs why the death penalty is a fair and just punishment for certain crimes. The true story here is that change is real, and can be made. I can't say this for a fact, but I would assume that although Mr. Buhyian says he has forgiven his assailant and now fights to spare his life, this wasn't always the case. I would bet that it took most of the nine years since being shot to be able to forgive the man that shot him. Likewise, I am sure Mr. Storman wasn't feeling much regret, or peace for that matter until a long period of time. I am not making a statement as to whether I support the death penalty or not, but i will say i think it's perfectly okay for people to want other people to live instead of die. I guess what i am saying is that I think it's awesome that Mr. Buhyian thinks Mr. Storman's life should be spared. I agree, but I don't agree with him because I am anti-death penalty, I agree with him because I value human life and if a life can be spared instead of lost, i am for it. Whatever happens to Mr. Storman, I hope that Mr. Bhuyian continues to appreciate life. More people should do the type of "soul searching," Mr. Bhuyian must have done to come to such a positive outlook on life.
ReplyDeleteThis story is overall very sad. But, like the article stated ignorance is most of the time what compells those to do react in such ways. Mr. Storman should be thankful that Mr. Buhyian wanted to spare his life. I feel as though Mr. Buhyian was doing the right thing though because he's right maybe if we can express the ignorance of those they would be able to become more educated and able to make better decisions in life. Regardless of what happens I hope Mr. Bhuyian continues to reach out and change the lives of others. Overall forgivness is your best bet and it helps when you are trying to move on. Mr. Storman changed that mans life forever.
ReplyDeleteSince I apparently did not make my point clear enough for others to understand, to reiterate—the victim said he did not think execution was a solution; thus, the reason for my statements is because I disagree. I believe that execution is a solution to the offense that was committed and I explained why I thought that. My focus was more on Mr. Storman than on Mr. Bhuyian, because it immediately stood out to me that Mr. Storman was not some kind of angel.
ReplyDeleteAlejandro believes that the “true story” is change; however, I do not. I do not feel that Mr. Storman’s remorse was genuine at the desperate opportunity in which it was given. Of course, since Alejandro thinks Mr. Storman’s life should be spared and believes Mr. Storman’s regret, he saw no controversy. I absolutely have no problem with a different viewpoint and with what Alejandro expressed; I just see it completely different. Unlike Alejandro, I did not buy into Mr. Storman’s phony sorrow resulting in others to believe that his life should be spared. These were the two subjects of disagreement that I had. This bogus regret even led the good hearted victim into believing that Mr. Storman could be an educator.
My stance on this is that Mr. Storman said his regrets with the American flag in front of him (which was a disgrace), in order for people to actually feel compassion for him. I do not feel compassion for him because he showed no compassion to Mr. Bhuyian. Even in Mr. Storman’s inflection in the video he did not display any regret for his actions and was neither apologetic. I never once heard him say sorry to those that the incident may have affected. Some criminals do not own up to their mistakes or have consideration for others. I would not want Mr. Storman to educate me about anything as I believe teaching is a profession with ethics.
On a common ground, I do find it respectable that Mr. Bhuyian could forgive this man and I do agree that Mr. Storman should be very thankful for the kindness that Mr. Bhuyian has shown to him.
I remember hearing about this crazed lunatic running around shooting Arabs. Like ALL ARABS hate us Americans. I glad he was caught and tried. I'm glad he knows he's wrong. Maybe he found god while incarcerated. I hear that's where God lives nowadays.
ReplyDeleteevery body stereotypes, Its sad that it always leads up to a bad situation just like this. Sometimes people dont think right until the have been punished and then they see that they have done wrong. But we can see that Bhuyian has a very kind heart. He was able to forgive Stroman after trying to kill him which lead Bhuyian being blind from one eye. I wouldnt have been able to forgive Stroman if i was in Bhuyian shoes.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a guy! Several previous convictions and paroled twice. It sure is good to know that the correction system was finally able to rehabilitate this man--just before his death. Lawyers and judges fumbling all over themselves for last-second delays. A victim suing Texas to stop the execution. Holy Moses!! I have no idea what's true or what was in Stroman's heart, nor should it really matter. The victim's forgiveness is fine--we can all forgive--but to forgive doesn't mean to forget. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for a crime he doesn't even deny. He had ten years of appeals and no reasonable excuses were found for his violent path. It is my opinion that capital punishment does not deter murder. I believe it is usually a crime of passion, or the murderer thinks he will get away with it, not thinking too much about punishment. Stroman may have been truly repentant and may have been able to help others in prison--who knows? Nevertheless, this guy seems like true evil, and, believing that evil does exist and should be destroyed, I have no problem with his execution. The fact is--he was taking up space, costing money, had been convicted, admitted to guilt, and sentenced according to law, so it was time to uphold the sentence--forgiveness, repentance, or not.
ReplyDelete"I was an uneducated idiot back then and now I'm a more understanding human being,". This story is very sad. Mr. Storman kept saying he was sorry and regrets what he did years ago, it is sad to say that he's actions left 2 families without their loved 1. this is not the 1st nor the last hate crime, I honestly can say I dont feel sorry for Mr. Storman, a grown man wouldnt think this way, or may think but not act on it. we all stereotype, and yes this will always lead up to something stupid, crazy or sad!
ReplyDelete"I was an uneducated idiot back then and now I'm a more understanding human being,". This story is very sad. Mr. Storman kept saying he was sorry and regrets what he did years ago, it is sad to say that he's actions left 2 families without their loved 1. this is not the 1st nor the last hate crime, I honestly can say I dont feel sorry for Mr. Storman, a grown man wouldnt think this way, or may think but not act on it. we all stereotype, and yes this will always lead up to something stupid, crazy or sad!
ReplyDeleteMr. Storman had to kill two men, shoot another and go to death role before he found "Peace." You can be forgiven, but you still have to deal with the consequences. Mr. Bhuyian has a loving heart for forgiveness. It is for Mr. Bhuyian healing. Stereotyping and idiots are not going anywhere, sad to say, but true.
ReplyDeleteThis story makes people realize that not every one is the same, just because one did a mistake other people have to pay for it. even thoug he did that he still forgives him for the crime that he did, and toll him that if he had the power to take away the dead penalty he would of take it away. people are different not because of there skin color or there raze, what makes them different is there actions, and there decisions that they make in life.
ReplyDeleteThis is a classic case of ignorance for sure. I feel very heart-felt for Mr. Buhyian and what he has to go through on a daily basis with his medical struggles and the thought that someone is going to lose his life over what has been done to him; that's a hard pill to swallow for sure. I hope that Mr. Storman takes from all of this that he has changed several human beings lives forever and that for the actions he has commited he should have known that a reaction like this was going to have to be dealt with as well. If anything, I hope he feels greatful that Mr. Buhyain has reached out and tried to spare his life, had that shoe been on my foot, I would have been for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis article actual makes me angry. I don't understand how Mr. Buhyian can forgive Mr. Storman for what he has done to him. I would not be able to forgive anyone who has stereotyped me for what I look like and all the medical issues that are to come. Especially since Mr. Storman has previously killed 2 other people for stereotyping for what they look like. Of course because it is coming closer to his execution he is going to say how sorry he is and how he was an uneducated idiot before but that doesn't make it right to kill people erased off what they look like. I think Mr. Storman deserves to say on death row and be executed.
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