Rais Bhuiyan Was Raised Right. Too Bad His Attacker Wasn't.

Plaintiff wishes to see reconciliation with Mark Stroman, and to pursue fill mediation with him. Plaintiff feels this way because his parents raised him with the religious principle that he is best who can forgive easily. He believes, as a Muslim, that human life is precious and that no one has the right to take another's life. . . . Forgiveness is a long standing mechanism within many faiths, Islam being one of them, toward the healing of the soul. As a Muslim, Plaintiff is of the belief that when he forgives or promotes mercy for his attacker, the government should no longer have a duty or a right to exact the ultimate punishment upon Mr. Stroman.

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2011/07/rais_bhuiyan_victim_of_post_91_1.php

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/jun/28/us-death-penalty-victim