TimesLIVE readers expressed their opinions on whether Oscar Pistorius should remain behind bars.
, the Steenkamp family’s lawyer Tania Koen said Reeva’s parents Barry and June have been mentally preparing themselves for years and wanted to speak to Pistorius.
“Barry absolutely wants to speak to Oscar. I am not at liberty to disclose what the contents of that conversation will entail because of attorney-client privilege. But it is his right and something he wants,” Koen said.“Yes, he should be let out of jail. He was not sentenced to life so he qualifies now for his parole. At some point we all need to let this chapter close, although Reeva’s family will never be able to fully recover from this.
Stan Mtonga said: “Yes, if he is eligible for parole, let him be released. As citizens, we will have different views and it’s not about us. So let him go out and start rebuilding his life.” “He should stay in prison for his entire sentence. If this country is serious about fighting gender-based violence: no parole for rapists and murderers of women and children,” said Francoise Hannah Phillips.
“He deserves another chance. Surely he learned his lesson. No years served in jail can be enough to replace the life of the victim, but sure enough, he learned. Hopefully, he never makes the same mistakes again,” said Nyiko BlackJuiz Richmore.Gee I don't know, what is the value of a life? Is it measured in time?
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