What I have done by my criminal actions is inexcusable...
...and many are suffering and hurting till this very day. However, what some people in the news media have done in recent weeks is also inexcusable. For they have given out incomplete information and, in the process, caused the reopening of many wounds.
Even the Governor went over the airwaves to denounce the upcoming parole hearing in June. He publicly vowed to fight against me getting released from prison. I do respect his position, and I do understand where he is coming from. Personally, I happen to be very impressed by Governor Pataki and how he has carried himself while in office. However, once again here is an example of the media's misinformation.
Thus, I believe it would be best for me to write a fairly short, polite and respectful letter to Governor Pataki. I need to share with him my views about the matter of parole. I want to assure him that, contrary to the impressions given by the media, I agree with him that I do not deserve parole, neither am I trying to obtain it. Within my letter, I will have the chance to express my sorrow over this tragedy and tell him that I am trying my best to make amends to society whenever I can, I will share that I always pray for those whom I hurt, and I long to see them healed and to have the closure they long for.
Lord willing, within the next week or two I'll write to the Governor. I know I will have the right words. I trust, too, that this well help to clarify everything. Furthermore, when the letter is completed, I will send it out via Certified Mail. I do not expect to hear from Governor Pataki, and there is no reason for him to reply. But it will reach his office, and this will be good enough.
D.B.
Even the Governor went over the airwaves to denounce the upcoming parole hearing in June. He publicly vowed to fight against me getting released from prison. I do respect his position, and I do understand where he is coming from. Personally, I happen to be very impressed by Governor Pataki and how he has carried himself while in office. However, once again here is an example of the media's misinformation.
Thus, I believe it would be best for me to write a fairly short, polite and respectful letter to Governor Pataki. I need to share with him my views about the matter of parole. I want to assure him that, contrary to the impressions given by the media, I agree with him that I do not deserve parole, neither am I trying to obtain it. Within my letter, I will have the chance to express my sorrow over this tragedy and tell him that I am trying my best to make amends to society whenever I can, I will share that I always pray for those whom I hurt, and I long to see them healed and to have the closure they long for.
Lord willing, within the next week or two I'll write to the Governor. I know I will have the right words. I trust, too, that this well help to clarify everything. Furthermore, when the letter is completed, I will send it out via Certified Mail. I do not expect to hear from Governor Pataki, and there is no reason for him to reply. But it will reach his office, and this will be good enough.
D.B.