Since its debut in 1997, RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY has set itself apart from the mainstream media by providing distinctive, cutting-edge news coverage and analysis of national and international events in the ever-changing religious world. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy and produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, the acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion’s role — and the ethical dimensions — behind top news headlines.
Correspondents Saul Gonzalez, Fred de Sam Lazaro, Tim O’Brien, Deborah Potter, Betty Rollin, Lucky Severson and Judy Valente, along with managing editor Kim Lawton, travel around the nation and the globe to explore how issues of faith, religion and ethics shape both national and international events. Newsmakers, scholars and policy analysts also provide insightful perspectives in roundtable discussions from the show’s studio in Washington, DC.
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01/31/2009 :: 02:02:01 PM
Louis Chiavacci Says:
Your recent segment on juvenile criminals serving life sentences was quite interesting. Important questions were left unanswered by Professor Annino and others featured in the segment.
What if Professor Annino was 100% successful in gaining parole for the incarcerated prisoners? What would be the cost /benefit to society? How many innocent women, men and children will be robbed, beaten, raped, or murdered by the released criminals? Secondarily, what is the economic cost of crimes likely to be committed by the release of once juvenile criminals?
There is surly a comprehensive set of statistics of juvenile criminals who have served time and been released. This data could be used to accurately forecast the incremental harm likely to be perpetrated.
I admire Professor Annino’s compassion. I urge the Professor to channel his compassion to innocent victims and their families. Professor Annino’s contribution to society would likely be far greater if his efforts were directed to the innocent rather to criminals.