tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post3617807191698577680..comments2023-11-03T06:21:52.451-07:00Comments on Tommy Silverstein, the most isolated man : appeal TwoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-32644281406924549762011-03-29T07:59:28.380-07:002011-03-29T07:59:28.380-07:00I think the BOP has made a very strong statement: ...I think the BOP has made a very strong statement: If you kill a prison guard, your punishment will be very severe. This is done to protect those who protect us. That being said, is 20 plus years of solitary confinement enough? Will allowing Tommy to have some human contact lessen the punishment? I think his punishment is as much of a deterrent for other prisoners as it is a punishment for him, but it may be time to give him some human contact. If it doesn't work, he can always be returned to administrative segregation.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361879294300395156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-61699097857979742842011-02-20T14:22:18.663-08:002011-02-20T14:22:18.663-08:00For anyone stopping by FYI I talked to Tom the 13t...For anyone stopping by FYI I talked to Tom the 13th of February is having some angst. but sounds like my Tom. The BOP has not given up torturing him by any stretch of the imagination. Sending money would help us alot.<br />Then he can buy what he needs.<br /> The bravehost Guest Book is closed down until after he goes to court.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-61018581713735073282010-11-13T11:30:17.528-08:002010-11-13T11:30:17.528-08:00Tommy,
I hope you're doing as well as possible...Tommy,<br />I hope you're doing as well as possible. I read about you on the internet when you were first placed in Leavenworth. Can't believe you are still in solitary confinement. I know you've been transferred to Colorado, but it doesn't sound like anything is better???? I will stay in contact with you. If Ican send you any writing material, books, etc, let me know. The prison system needs to know that two wrongs don't make a rignt.<br />God bless,<br />ninabugninabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211289631993720984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-66158568209522438242010-02-28T15:32:31.716-08:002010-02-28T15:32:31.716-08:00There are consequences for all that we do. Committ...There are consequences for all that we do. Committing a murder, the taking of human life, is the worst offense that one can commit. Tommy commited at least three murders, if not more, and unfortunately for him, he murdered a prison guard while in prison. I understand that he is not the first or only inmate to commit this crime, he violated the code ( for lack of a better word) of the prison system, in that if you commit a crime against an official of said system, youve lost all sympathy or compassion from the system. I understand Tommys' and his supporters desire for him to gain some freedoms, but he brought this upon himself and will have to suffer the consequences of his actions. The prison guard no longer lives, nor does his other two victims, and there is no punishment short of death that can pay for their lives. We focus all of our attention on this convicted killer and pay no homage to the families of his victims. I think that his story should serve as an example and deterent for anyone that thinks of commiting these acts.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827133773437325676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-49914696110313117212010-02-26T04:40:17.808-08:002010-02-26T04:40:17.808-08:00caroline..the topic at hand is not how the family ...caroline..the topic at hand is not how the family of guard feels. It's whether or not the system is treating one killer differently then another which IMO is what is happening. How would you feel if you were the family of Tommy. You would support him knowing he is a changed man. so the shoe fits the other foot in your argument.<br />Tommy is not the only killer in the world. Are they ALL locked up for a quarter century with NO HUMAN CONTACT? I think not...<br />The challenge here is to be unbiased. So not being a member of the victims family or the convicted, I CLEARLY SEE HOW TOMMY HAS BEEN RAILROADED.<br />YOU AMERICANS TALK SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS and as I see in the realease of ANTOINETTE DAVIS FROM JAIL after selling her baby girl out as a sex slave that led to her murder...HER RIGHTS OUTWEIGHED THE RIGHTS OF HER DEAD DAUGHTER..AND THE SYSTEM IS SO OBVIOUSLY BROKEN.Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088918211500700774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-31746916844785458982010-02-25T12:33:27.495-08:002010-02-25T12:33:27.495-08:00I'd have to wonder how many of you calling for...I'd have to wonder how many of you calling for his release to general population would feel if you were family members to the other prisoners he killed or the guard. It would seem the prison/court systems took this drastic step because they could not provide adequate protection to his previous victims. Why should we continue to risk the lives of others simply so he can socialize? If he committed another murder, killing one of your loved ones, would you be one of the first to file a lawsuit against the prison system for failing to provide adequate protection?carolinemtgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829086990869701662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-27604929162173699282010-02-25T12:31:30.615-08:002010-02-25T12:31:30.615-08:00It is horrible what he did. It is an unforgivable...It is horrible what he did. It is an unforgivable act to take someone else’s life, but what if he is not that same person anymore? What if, for the first time, he has found in his heart the meaning to be human? What if now he has respect for himself and others and thus has found respect for life? What then? Should we continue to turn a blind eye and treat him inhumanely? We treat vicious dogs more humanely then he is being treated. Give the man another chance. And this time, don’t screw up! Take that amazing talent, and continue to live through your art. You have something to offer the world. Use it!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170421388414068918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-56571432381450189812010-02-25T12:22:03.901-08:002010-02-25T12:22:03.901-08:00Amazing, beautiful, art. I hope that he really has...Amazing, beautiful, art. I hope that he really has repented for the crime that he committed. For it would such an incredible loss for such great & rare talent. I am going to believe that he is a changed man. I do not condone his crime, but I do believe that people can and do change. Good luck to you, you’re an amazing artist!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170421388414068918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-19967104316252349662010-02-25T10:48:28.103-08:002010-02-25T10:48:28.103-08:00Give him another chance.Give him another chance.Jayne siroshtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746515446294605960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-87854066418204778852010-02-25T10:20:52.113-08:002010-02-25T10:20:52.113-08:00to n8quick and other like minded:
your arguement ...to n8quick and other like minded:<br /><br />your arguement of it not bringing back Tommy's victims is mute since there are 1,000's of murderers in prison and none of their victims will ever be brought back, either. <br /><br />The point here is are we willing to allow the BOP to unfairly punish this one prisoner just because his victim was a guard. He has already been convicted and sentenced for that crime, are we ok then with the warden coming up with additional punishments for Tommy?<br /><br />I think not. The people who do this without regard to law should they themselves be relived of their duties and maybe even face charges of their own. <br /><br />What they do flies in the face of already established laws and yet they think they are above the law, they are playing GOD, or at least, judge, jury and executioner.<br /><br />Hang in there Tommy; I think you will win this and someone should have to answer for their actions, if not sooner, than later. <br /><br />But you did the crimes and you will do the time, and maybe you'll get to live out the rest of your life in, well, prison GPNoahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09772503826726551205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-33447853631975556982010-02-25T08:59:28.041-08:002010-02-25T08:59:28.041-08:00There are "mothers" that murder their ow...There are "mothers" that murder their own children, evil men that steal other peoples children ~ rape little girls ~ and then kill them and throw them away in landfills. Some will say a life is a life and I agree. However, these above mentioned criminals are way more deserving of the punishment that Tommy has received. I don't agree with the isolation for so many many years and the animals that rape and kill innocent "babies" don't even get CLOSE to what tommy has been handed. I support Tommy to be able to join general population. He is still in prison, this is not a get out jail free card so what the hell is the problem here. Good behaviour all these years has to be worth at least general population. Convicted rapists and baby killers deserve to replace tommy in the solitary " no human contact" cell. There are worse people in this world. Here is an example<br />CASEY MARIE ANTHONY - KILLED HER 2 YEAR OLD BABY GIRL CAYLEE ANTHONY.<br />MELISSA HUCKABY - Raped and killed 8 year old Sandra Cantu ) <br />ANTOINETTE DAVIS ( sold her baby girls soul to a man to clear up a drug debt) and he raped and killed her. <br />MARIO MCNEAL _ RAPED AND KILLED 5 year old BABY SHANIYA HE NEEDS TO REPLACE TOMMY<br />SUSAN SMITH - ( not in solitary, she drowned both her sons)<br /><br />THAT IS JUST A START. <br />HANG IN THERE TOMMY ~Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088918211500700774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-29354856619810044032010-02-25T07:28:21.516-08:002010-02-25T07:28:21.516-08:00This guy did what tens or even hundreds of thousan...This guy did what tens or even hundreds of thousands of other prisoners did - he committed a murder. So is it justice to allow the other murders to be in general population? If not then either they must be segregated or he must be allowed into general population. Where is the logic? It would be different if he were constantly out of control, as certainly many of the others are. But he is relatively in control and should not be treated in the harshest possible manner relative to the other murderers. Our justice system claims to be fair and impartial but it is not in this instance. I think that is the only logical and rational conclusion and am stunned this situation continues.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282866273607414864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-7660619810447072412010-02-25T06:34:01.063-08:002010-02-25T06:34:01.063-08:00While I understand that Tommy deserved to be punis...While I understand that Tommy deserved to be punished for murdering Clutt, no one deserves to be in solitary confinement for 27 years. He has been on his best behaviour, turned his life around, and obviously had plenty of time to reflect on his misdeeds. <br /><br />Tommy deserves another chance. Every human craves contact with other humans. It's in our nature. Solitary confinement can only add to madness. I support allowing Tommy to rejoin the general population and send my best wishes hoping that he receives another chance!<br /><br />"To err is human, to forgive divine" ~ Alexander PopeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937269145559190492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-2170330301870321482009-08-05T05:04:17.823-07:002009-08-05T05:04:17.823-07:00I volunteer/suport the innoncence project's th...I volunteer/suport the innoncence project's that helps people who been wrongly convited of a crime I mentor to dozen's of prisoners a year its a known fact that our prisons is in troble/ we need to bring about chance and fast I have read tommy silverstein story even tho I dont agree with some of tommy behavior we do see problems with some guard abuseing inmates course we have empathy for mister clutt's family thats we we need to address/fix our prisoners katwestUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773212941401727481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-59203594800037293322008-11-24T15:59:00.000-08:002008-11-24T15:59:00.000-08:00Were this a case of wrongful conviction, I'd feel ...Were this a case of wrongful conviction, I'd feel a bit of sympathy -- very little. But the thought of a cold-blooded murderer appealing for leniency is nothing less than preposterous. <BR/><BR/>If you're seeking for a cause to support. If you're looking to give your life meaning by helping others, <A HREF="http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Disturbing%20Truths/poor_die.htm" REL="nofollow">please take a look at those children starving in Africa</A>; volunteer at your local women's shelter; serve soup to the homeless; join the Peace Corp; anything, really, but please do not waste your time and resources on this cause -- it's not worth it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825131508118729328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168189202432119453.post-41336390249450460892008-11-23T12:33:00.000-08:002008-11-23T12:33:00.000-08:00how many years will it take to bring back the guy ...how many years will it take to bring back the guy he killed who was just doing his job. He didnt play by the rules the first time. How much punishment is enough? Who knows? Dont kill anyone, and you will never have to take whatever punishment is given to you by the court system. Im not against his appeal, but this guy didnt do himself any favors.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860604314328956109noreply@blogger.com