Comments on: Mississippi Supreme Court Grants Cory Maye a New Trial

By: Publius Daily Digest

Publius Daily Digest — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:31:39 +0000

[...] a byproduct of the failed drug war, you should consider the story of Cory Maye out of Mississippi. This post from December 2010 provides a primer and here is a page of all related posts. This is tough reading, but if you are [...]

By: A brief and unnecessary defense of Radley Balko | Nobody's Business

A brief and unnecessary defense of Radley Balko | Nobody's Business — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:13:14 +0000

[...] began drawing attention to the case in 2005, and within a year, Cory Maye was off death row, and a new trial is scheduled for later this year. Of course, it was Maye’s volunteer lawyers who did the [...]

By: SL

SL — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:01:50 +0000

I know more about racism in small Mississippi towns than most other white people living elsewhere could believe. Don’t think the system is going to let Maye off easily, but I hope that he wins his freedom.

I’ve fired a shot in self-defense. I didn’t kill anybody, but the burden is partly mine because I could have killed someone. If you own a firearm and have resolved to defend yourself and your family, you know there is a risk of making a mistake. The cops should have been trained to minimize this risk. The burden was on them to guard themselves and innocent others. They were the ones who chose to make a night raid on a home with a child present.

I believe the state shouldn’t be doing these no-knock raids over drugs.

By: Rick H.

Rick H. — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:27:07 +0000

K9kevlar, you’ve got the flailing self-righteousness down pat, but it’s obvious you’re just not very good at expressing yourself in print. Maybe a style change is in order. Try using all caps, or lots of exclamation points.

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:42:56 +0000

I take it that you are not a fan of Pulp Fiction? They say there is more truth in comedy than tragedy. Since we are talking about Maye’s ultimate demise, you might read a few of the last words of the condemned. Good for a guffaw or two.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:30:55 +0000

Oh, k. Well, carry on then I guess ; }

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:59:12 +0000

Why that metaphor? A fan of Harvey Keitel.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:54:15 +0000

Lol about what my humanity would allow. I would have been surrounded by dead Nazis until they put an end to me…in fact, I am often accused of hyperbole when speaking to the rate at which liberty is disappearing in the U.S. and just how ‘Gestapo-like’ American LE tactics have become. I believe we are living in a modern police state but I don’t have to call a chatroom full of like-minded persons d*$# suckers to express it.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:43:24 +0000

K9, I couldn’t agree more about the vulgarity and absurdity of any system of criminal “justice” which produces these results again and again. I get angry and frustrated, and cynically leavened by news like this. But why use that particular metaphor to refer to the optimism of individuals who are hopeful, happy, and optimistic about seeing justice done for Mr. Maye?

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:22:40 +0000

Auhtur you think your/our own humanity would not allow something like this to happen. That is the same denial the Germans living downwind of the camps suffered from. Those Germans were cautiously optimistic that the trains passing by were not filled with people. Turns out they were only right half the time.

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:10:27 +0000

Arhtur exactly because it is an emotional thread. The man has been on death row for most of his adult life. What can be more vulgar than that? (Other than having to go to trial again and face the possibility of getting his old cell back.)

By: John Redman

John Redman — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:28:58 +0000

Mr K9KEVLAR shows that he is unable to rise above the public school environment that raised him. It proves that his parents did not care about him. He knows this and reacts by spewing hate. I have spent time in the Muskogee County (GA) jail three different times, Anderson County (SC) twice, Delaware County (NY) twice and various other jails singular occasions. “Prattle”, you say. Sure, don’t reply to the charge, just attack the messenger. Your intellect is difficient, it seems, measuring on a par with most of the cops I have known. I was one of those, too, with the Connecticut State Police for three years. From filth comes filth is almost an axiom.

By: Arhtur

Arhtur — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:28:45 +0000

This is great news and I feel a teensy bit better about our legal system today.

@ k9k

Why so over the top vulgar out of the blue in the middle of a sensible and EMOTIONAL thread? How bout “Don’t count your chickens,” or “don’t celebrate prematurely,” or “I think we should be cautiously optimistic…”

I know it gets people to respond to your posts, but it’s just so cheap. I usually agree with you when I bother to read your entries, but mostly I see your moniker and roll on. Peace.

By: John Redman

John Redman — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:10:02 +0000

Excuse me. THIS was previously in line to post number 40:
I think that it would be excellent for the prosecutor to seek the death penalty for each and every person associated with bringing these charges in the first place even if it would mean himself. These charges amount to willful attempted murder – of a known innocent man aggravated by color of law. Way back in 1963 I thought that Gov. PipSqueek of Alabama should have resigned and pled guilty as accessory to willful murder after Birmingham Sunday. That he got shot (and survived) in a Md parking lot was too little too late. Anyone still believing in earthly government, who pays taxes and votes is an accessory as well.

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:39:16 +0000

Maye is still in a cage and the celebrations have started replete with Miss Manner’s admonishions. Why are we celebrating? Because government DOES create jobs! Think about all the jobs the cops have given us. The judges, jurors, clerks, lawyers, paralegals, journalists, and of course the jailers have all been busy seeing that justice is served. Make sure you folks bring your cookbooks to the party. I recommend To Serve Man.

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:57:23 +0000

@40 John Redman I think the gals here may have sucked a dick. And I don’t think 6 year old little Suzy is reading this. So let us talk about your desire for decorum. Why is it that when an innocent man is stuck in a maggot infested southern prison you prattle on about fucking decorum? Maye wakes up every day wondering if he can avoid anal rape or if he will have to suck the dick of a guard or another prisoner. You, on the other hand, wake up and worry that proper decorum is not being used on some internet message board. You are one sick mutherfucker Mr. Redmond. But, with a full glass, I toast to the prospect of you and yours becoming victim of the circumstances that have taken away the little freedom Maye and his family once enjoyed. Twit.

By: K9kevlar

K9kevlar — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:22:16 +0000

@32, 33 Joe I just got tired of that reality thing biting me in the ass. The man is still in prison. That speaks volumes.

By: bumperwack

bumperwack — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:58:14 +0000

k9kevlar is absolutely correct…and anyone who doesn’t believe that needs to simply continue sipping the happy juice cuz it’s all ok…and “hope” the “system”never “cares” so much for you………

By: John Redman

John Redman — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:26:44 +0000

May I ask about post number 39? Did I offend (where K9 and HOMEBOY did not?)?

By: wunder

wunder — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:37:05 +0000

This actually made me cry for joy. I’m sure you’re too humble, but, Radley, you should be incredibly proud of yourself for this.