Another loophole in the Law

Wow! If it wasn't for Erin's commentary Texas Loophole in the Judicial System I would have never known criminals were doing this. I thought the commentary was well put, and to the point. Erin should have provided more information about the loophole, so that the reader has more of an idea of how the loophole is being used. Instead, she just made general statements about the topic, and did not say how the illegal immigrant can post bail. Then, be able to get deported even though they have a criminal charge. But, all in all the article had great voice, and passion. This is a great issue that Erin has brought to light. I do not understand how these men can post bail, and then choose to get deported. How can they basically choose to have their freedom in their country , and not pay for their crimes? The only thing I can think of is that the different branches of law, immigration enforcers and the police, are not communicating. There should be a system in place to check for citizenship , as well as crimes before a person is deported. The whole system seems to be corrupt. The bail bonds men are no better, and are contributing to the crime of the accused. In no way should these bondsmen be able to collect money , and set free these criminals. This is a criminal act in itself; adding and abetting. I can not wrap my head around how this can happen in the first place. There will be people that say well they are illegal , and let their country take care of them. But, where is the justice for the victims and their families. These criminals are able to walk free in their country, after they have caused destruction in America. How is that fair?

Death to Escobar

The Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg will be seeking the death penalty for Areli Carajal Escobar. Escobar is accused of sexually assaulting, and killing a 17 year old LBJ student. The victim was mother of a one year old son, and was attacked just minutes after her family left for work. But the real question is should this man get the death penalty? I say Yes. Escobar seems to be a cold blooded killer. He planned the attack so that the victim's family would not be there. This 30 year old man took the life of not just a teenager, but a mother. The evidence shows that that the accused use an extreme level of violence on his victim, and has a history of violence. Why does someone this violent need to be wasting space in our prison system. Escobar level of violence and his age makes me feel like there is no chance for any rehabilitation in prison. The mother of the victim has called for his death, and feels like there will be no peace within her until he has died. The DA is doing the right thing in seeking the death penalty, but life in prison without the possibility of parole is not bad either. Both of these options stop Escobar from striking again. Escobar's attorney stated that the charge “isn’t consistent with the kind of person that he’s been.” Well, Mr. Brittain what kind of person his your client? The kind of law abiding citizen that has a history of violence, or the kind of person that comes home to his mother with bloody t--shirt. I know you are just doing your job, but find a better excuse. Why won't you just admit to the crime. All of the evidence points to you. I am not a strong believer in the death penalty, but when I see cases like this it makes me angry. How dare you be so selfish to use someones body for a few minutes then stab them to death, and you know they are a struggling teen mother. What kind of person is that? The man killed this poor girl, and now he needs to face the music. The music for him may just be death.