Tag Archives: capital punishment

Executed: Daniel Lewis Lee

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Brian H. Gill

Daniel Lewis Lee died this morning. That’s unremarkable, by itself. Roughly 150,000 people die every day. Cause of death varies. Diseases kill some of us. Others die in accidents. Civil authorities kill those who deserve death. In their government’s opinion. … Continue reading →

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Murders, Life and Death

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Mass murder at a Florida high school is in the news again. Someone has been accused of killing 17 students and staff on February 14, 2018. He’s being tried and may be executed. I’ll be talking about him, one of … Continue reading →

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Death in Las Vegas, and Life

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

Update, January 19, 2018: The investigation is still in progress. So far it looks like the person who decided to kill others acted on his own, paid for everything used, and left no obvious clue for his reasons. I could … Continue reading →

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Conservative? Liberal? No: Catholic

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

My father-in-law has been asked if he’s conservative — or liberal. His answer: “I’m Catholic.” I’d give the same answer. Catholic teachings are quite definite, so it’s possible to peg them on the American political spectrum — as long as … Continue reading →

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