I was struck by this photo when I came across it on CNN's website. This is Charles Manson at 74. This is the face of evil -- or should I say, 'insane evil' -- in old age. Clearly the man is going to die in prison, and rightfully so. I guess this is exactly why I'm against the death penalty. I believe life imprisonment is worse than death. Had the state of California executed Manson when he was a dark-haired, crazy-eyed icon, it would have made it easier for people to glorify him.
Despite his horrific crimes, Manson is not a demon. Demons don't get gray hair, calcium deficiencies, prostate cancer or dementia. Humans do.
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"HEAR! HEAR!" ...loved this.
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