Post by Noah on May 23, 2005 2:51:01 GMT -5
As Governor of Texas, Bush executed 152 people, more than any other governor in the entire history of the United States. However, I must say, my impression was that the vast majority of his victims were black. My research shows this is actually not the case. In two terms as governor, Bush executed 78 whites, 50 blacks, 22 Hispanics, one Asian, and one Samoan.
The racist element seems more evident in the race of the people these inmates are alleged to have killed. The Death Penalty Information Center noted that "83% of capital cases involve white victims, even though only 50% of murder victims are white."
Here is a list of the 152 people excuted in Texas during Bush's two terms as governor.
Here are statistics, mug shots, police reports, and the final statements of those executed.
The racist element seems more evident in the race of the people these inmates are alleged to have killed. The Death Penalty Information Center noted that "83% of capital cases involve white victims, even though only 50% of murder victims are white."
Here is a list of the 152 people excuted in Texas during Bush's two terms as governor.
Here are statistics, mug shots, police reports, and the final statements of those executed.
