It is a game politicians are playing to see who can be the toughest. Prejean does not want to use death as closure. Poor people never get a chance in the one-sided playing field of our justice system, according to Prejean. Patrick Sonnier spent only 45 minutes with his defense attorney before his case was presented to a grand jury. Sonnier didn't have the means for a private attorney.
Torture is the assault on a helpless human being.
Torture is beneath the dignity of humanity.