“I’m sorry, and I really mean that, it’s not just words. My life is all I can give. I stole two lives and I know it was precious to y’all. That’s the story of my whole, that’s what alcohol will do for you. Oh Jesus, Lord God, take me home. Precious Lord. Take me home Lord. Take me home. Yes, sir. Take me home oh Lord.”
— James Moreland, convicted of murder, lethal injection, Texas.
Executed January 27, 2000
In October 1982, Moreland hitched a ride with Clinton Abbott and John Cravey, and the pair took him to Cravey’s trailer home. The three men had been drinking heavily, and Moreland said when Cravey made sexual advances to him, he panicked and stabbed both men to death. Moreland never denied the crimes; as soon as police questioned him he confessed.
Hitchiking Gay Basher Condemned in Texas
The end of James Moreland shows that there is some redemption for really awful actions.
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David June 19, 2013 at 07:44 pm
Rob, *I* provide decent, safe, affordable housing for low income folks. It can be done. Yes, I…Read More take Section 8 vouchers. Guess what, they work, and they disperse poverty so you do not end up concentrating poor people into a ghetto. All you're doing is creating ghettos. As for the religious women, surely you understand the difference between charity freely given and taxes confiscated from me at the point of a gun.
David June 19, 2013 at 07:46 pm
As previously mentioned, if there were a "shortage" of affordable housing, rather than…Read More creating a brand new ghetto in the middle of downtown SL, those tax dollars could have gone to buying up blocks of foreclosed houses and fixing them up. But you'd rather build new construction at a higher cost to taxpayers. Wonder why...
Rob Rich June 19, 2013 at 08:00 pm
If there wasn't a demand, people wouldn't be lining up dozens deep for every unit. These will be…Read More nice units, well managed. There are folks buying up & rehabbing foreclosed properties. Remember, I sent you a link? As for your distaste for taxes (except perhaps when they fund your splendid education), the Sisters disagree w
Rowena Peñalba June 18, 2013 at 11:27 pm
It's slightly used but I don't remember where I bought it from. I don't see any brand name on it. I…Read More just priced it based on the lowest one available on Amazon. If you're interested, make me an offer. Maybe we can agree on it. Thanks for your inquiry.
Elaine Cooperstein June 19, 2013 at 03:16 pm
Can't remember what night this was, but recently we were startled by noises and decided it must have…Read More been fireworks at the coliseum.
Richard Eisenman June 14, 2013 at 11:17 am
I'm not a very regular viewer. Could you be a bit more specific about what changed recently (pluses…Read More and minuses)? Thanks.
Molly Rosen June 14, 2013 at 04:36 pm
One of the best operas ever. I hope to see it. How excited for OOT and San Leandro!
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Susan Reisz June 10, 2013 at 07:29 pm
Can you reprint this several times prior to June 27. I don't want people to forget about it? Thanks