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Open Poetry #29

No parole for the Victims

Abe
Senior Member

since 2003-05-28

Posts 694
Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2003-09-23 08:38 AM

NO PAROLE! (FOR THE VICTIMS)

Families weeping at the grave
Of a loved one who was killed
Victims of rape or abuse
With the fear that is instilled.

Terror from the terrorist
Who preys on innocents
Crimes against humanity
That make no earthly sense.

They don't have rights read to them
(Because, it seems, there's none)
They can't get the free lawyer
(And sometimes, more than one.)

They don't have the same choices -
They can't plea-bargain a deal -
They must live with the verdict -
There's no way they can appeal.

They don't get free room and board
Doctors, dentists, and eye care -
No one, they can complain to
If they aren't treated fair.

They can't get time off
For their good behavior -
They can't get out on parole
For, their pain is always there.

The victims are victimized
Again, by the legal system
That cares more for the criminal
Than it does for them.

Del "Abe" Jones

[This message has been edited by Abe (09-23-2003 08:43 AM).]

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

1 posted 2003-09-23 09:58 AM

Abe, you're right. I've always wondered at the inequality of it. The victim hurt in a crime pays for his own emergency room visit. The attacker's emergency room is on the county.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2003-09-23 10:00 AM

The victims are the ones that suffer Abe. You captured this scenario very well.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2003-09-23 10:11 AM

Abe
Good write, enjoyed the read.

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

4 posted 2003-09-23 10:35 AM

Excellent write. You and I are in total agreement.

Thank you, Melton

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

5 posted 2003-09-23 11:23 AM

In this society it seems the criminal gets all the pampering, but one day they will pay to the fullest. The saying, "What goes around comes around," is so true.
So sad but for now this poem is so true.
Bon-Bon

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