@rod, I usually mute it and watch something else.

Also of note, if he gets the DP, his 'living conditions' will be different than if he gets LWOP. Different prison, different 'rights'

Knowing that they will probably never execute him regardless of the outcome of this case, makes me want to see him on death row even more because if he is going to spend the rest of his natural life behind bars, I feel it should be as unsatisfactory for him as possible.

Are you kidding me????? Many people said that it is horrific!! HAve you not listened to any of the testimony!

@okx- To answer your question, I agree with what trl2 stated. It is up to the person to decide to forgive someone for their actions. This is not the point of the criminal justice system although restorative justice is close. I, like many others on the blog, am opposed to the death penalty and think that it should be abolished. With that said, I can look at things objectively and believe that this case can qualify as an exception. Everyone can commit a crime but most of us do not either for fear of consequences (i.e. punishment) or for religious beliefs. JH made the choice to commit heinous murders and he most certainly knew the consequences as proven in the trial. One can forgive him, but he must be punished for his bad decisions.

People can support JH and not support the action. It is a matter of a medical condition and he is a spiritual being. Supporters might not agree with the jury's findings or even the medical evidence (scant) on his mental health.

@Mark...I have worked in a max security prison. JH will have to be placed in protective custody and as such will be in lock-up, alone, 23 hours a day. As he ages, he may gain more privileges but may not because crime well known. In prison there is a pecking order and the murderer (or rape) of children is considered the lowest of the low and would be potentially attacked if in the general population.

@Danielle - you read my mind.

@Steve, he was protective in the theater. Of himself. He didn't care about those he shot. Makes me so mad...I see your point...@kat, agreed!

I wish I could do a mock trial with Channel 7's banners as flags or paddles. Objection! New witness! Love it!

Why does she keep harping on the "poor loser, arrogant," aspects of his personality? I don't think I have heard him described in those terms at all--and that doesn't, IMO, help them in their quest to prove mental illness.

I believe it is already known that he won't go into general population, but would be in protective custody. The other prisoners have already hollered things at him, but that, again is what he wants. And Colorado does not have a "death row".

@Stacie, whoa! I bet he has some stories to tell.

I don't think that there's any question among any of us whether punishment is deserved. It's the idea of equating "making him pay" by offering death for death that sends us down different paths.

TG.... what do you mean Colorado doesn't have a Death Row? We do have Death Row... 3 are on it right now!!

More with this "Jimmy". Barf.