Pettit family on CNN right now

[kirstenb1]

Is anyone else watching? I'm in tears just listening to the raw candor and grace exhibited by Dr Pettit and his sister. Basically saying how grateful they were for family and friends. They showed great sympathy for the jury for having to hear and see all the testimony. Dr Pettit spoke of not finding closure...I don't even know how you could come to peace with a tragedy like that. I guess there is some type of victim's fund to pay for treatment etc. He said he was very fortunate to have his own resources, but spoke with great sympathy about how other victims could pay for their recovery, etc. I think he suggested that the fund should be increased.

Anyway, I just caught the last couple of minutes, but I wanted to say something in case they show it again. It's definitely worth watching, in a very sad, poignant way.

 

[eliza61]

There are a few times in my life when I some times think I could happily and without one shred of doubt pull the switch on an electric chair.

This is one of those times. Personally I think he should die the same way he brutalized those women. let some one torture, rape and then set him on fire.

 

[Heidict]

Yes, Dr. Petit has shown amazing grace during all of this. I honestly don't know how he has been able to, considering all that has happened. While most of us would have wanted to curl up and die, he has managed to bring some good out of all this pain and tragedy. He is truly an amazing person.

I would gladly pull the switch on Hayes and Kormisarjesvsky. They are evil incarnate. Unfortunately, CT is not known for putting their death row prisoners to death. I have a feeling that Hayes will sit in prison till he dies a natural death.

 

[Mermaid02]

I hope that EVERY day until they finally die they are terrified.

 

[Disney Doll]

The entire family of Dr.Pettit (both his side and his wife's side) have been the personification of grace under pressure. He is an extraordinary human being for being able to rise above this horrific tragedy as he has and do some good with it.

As far as the two criminals...I have no problem with the death penalty for them and would gladly pull the swtich, give the injection or light the match that starts the house fire in which they would both die after being tortured and tied to their respective beds. I do not believe that people like that should be allowed to walk among the rest of us. And they certainly don't deserve to share the earth with someone like Dr.Pettit.

 

[Missy1961]

There are a few times in my life when I some times think I could happily and without one shred of doubt pull the switch on an electric chair.

This is one of those times. Personally I think he should die the same way he brutalized those women. let some one torture, rape and then set him on fire.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[CandyMandy]

As the father of Mrs. Petit observed, thank heaven the jury had the courage to recognize that "there are just some people who do not deserve to live in God's world." And now we all wait for the moment when we can hear the following words:

"In accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, the verdict given by the people to Steven Hayes has been carried out."