Disclaimer:  In no way do I intend for this post to get political.  I know it probably will, but that is not its intention. 

When I went to a training some time ago, one of the speakers was the ex-wife of the DC sniper.  She is an amazing woman and tells her story to people to help the fight against domestic violence.  That is what the DC sniper event was all about - domestic violence.  All directed at her.  Can you imagine?  Ok, so, fast forward to today.  The day before he is to be put to death.  I hear on the news, in every paper, on every internet site about his impending death and how much he deserves this.  He has committed a horrible crime and he needs to face the consequences.  Isn't that what we tell our children when they break the rules?  "Now, you must face the consequences."  Thing is... this time, this man, this father has three children.  Three children who he was an amazing father to for a few years before he went to a war.  Three children who will always love him.  Three children who are also "facing the consequences".  Three children who have been counting down the days until their father dies - is put to DEATH. This isn't "getting grounded, or getting their phone taken away" this is one of the most important people in their lives DYING.  They didn't do anything to deserve this hell.  They are paying a price for something so very wrong, but they had nothing to do with.  Can you imagine what these last few hours must be like for them?  Can you imagine being their mother and supporting them through this?