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Troy Davis
river:
I hope for a reprieve. And I find it still unbelievable.
I have the washing up to do, and another day tomorrow. I feel a grim awareness that someone somewhere is ~~~~ I cant even imagine about what is happening for him.
For anyone who hasnt heard of this case, a black man, Troy Davis, is due to be executed tonight, convicted on evidence which 5 out of 7 have retracted since.
I do know this is not the subject of this board. But having seen what N.ism can do, and the compliance of others, somehow sensitises one to what happens in the world also.
All I can do is pray, if ayone else here would to so too, I'd appreciate it. I think its due in less than an hour unless there's a reprieve.
river.
Guest:
Hi River
not yet: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/22/troy-davis-execution-delayed
His sister said: "We shouldn't have to live in a state that executes people when there's doubt."
I agree with that, with the last three words deleted. Murder of wrongdoers might be appropriate to me when there isn't enough food to go around. Then it might make logical sense. All other arguments are rubbish.
Hopalong:
I have shared in this vigil, and hang my head. My heart hurts.
I am one who does not believe in the death penalty, morally.
Thou Shalt Not Kill So if You Kill, So to Prove It's Wrong to Kill, We Will Kill You
The complete splitting of this, is a great part of what's wrong with America.
One letter writer spoke of when it became simple and clear for him--his 7 year old came home
from school one day struggling not to burst into tears. Friends had told him that the U.S.
was going to strap someone to a chair and run electricity through him until he died, and that it
was real. He choked, I can believe that a bad guy would do that, but I don't believe the USA
would do that. Not the good guys!
Hops
river:
Hops, thanks for sharing the vigil, the concern, the feelings.
I heard his final statement, it seems he was heroic too, and spiritual. I just got home and read the news online.
From the link you sent freshwater, theres a lot in that.....
--- Quote --- DuBose gave an account of a 30-minute conversation he had with Davis on death row on Tuesday night. "Troy wanted me to let you know – keep the faith. The fight is bigger than him."
--- End quote ---
I feel sick. I wonder how it will go on. I know I have to focus back on my life, but I need to absorb this somehow.
r.
lighter:
::hanging head::
I can't believe they didn't stop that execution.
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