In an unsurprising move, Gov. Perdue vetoed legislation that would have reversed the primary tenants of the Racial Justice Act. According to Perdue:
“I am – and always will be – a strong supporter of the death penalty,” Perdue said in a statement her office issued late this morning. “I firmly believe that some crimes are so heinous that no other punishment is adequate. As long as I am governor, I am committed to ensuring that the death penalty remains a viable punishment option in North Carolina in appropriate cases.”
But, the governor continued, it’s important the death penalty be given “fairly and that the process not be infected with prejudice based on race.”
For more on Senate Bill 9 (the bill Perdue vetoed) and the Racial Justice Act, read here.
Did we expect anything less from Obama’s #1 fan.