Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
He's had 26 years to undo what he wrought and all he did was pander to the state for clemency by writing a few books, which until now have largely gone unnoticed. I find it telling that there were no stories of how he became a model prisoner, how he never used intimidation on guards or other inmates, how he renounced his gang affiliation, how he used his knowledge to help prevent the growth of gangs, etc. Another 10 years? Give me a break. He had more than sufficient time to do what you suggest and the time for the injection was long, long overdue.
