State v. Carr

I write separately for several reasons, initially to register my disagreement with my colleagues, who plaintively seek respect for their position that the “hard” and correct decision in this case is to overturn all of Reginald Carr s convictions and, consequently, his death sentence. 300 Kan. at 321 (Beier, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

Justice Beier s separate opinion boldly declares that the majority, in affirming Reginald Carr’s convictions, has opted for the easy way out by bowing to public pressure in this high profile case. While it might be satisfying to respond to…