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Abolish the Death Penalty

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About Me

We are a group dedicated to abolishing the death penalty. Although you may not be for abolishment we welcome your point of veiw and opinion. We hope to maintain a site that will be educational for all, and welcome members to post facts and statistics, or any bits of information they can find on the death penalty.
Please stop by our main webpage/message board by clicking the photo link:
We are an online resource for many topics involving the death penalty. (if you do decide to post any topics, we would love for you to introduce yourself and mention if you found us on myspace)
It is often said that the death penalty is for victims' rights, but it only causes more victims. This petition touches on that. Please Click here and sign the petition
On top of all the information for Richard on this site, please also read the information about Todd Willingham, an innocent man the state executed. Chicago Tribune Aritcle
(Capital punishment) is ... the most premeditated of murders, to which no criminal's deed, however calculated... can be compared ... For there to be an equivalence, the death penalty would have to punish a criminal, who had warned his victim of the date at which he would inflict a horrible death on him, and who, from that moment onward, had confined him at his mercy for months. Such a monster is not encountered in private life.-Albert Camus
This myspace account is maintained by paleone (feel free to message me with any questions or concerns). The Abolishment Movement was founded by Dee, and is moderated by several volunteer moderators. We thank everyone who is involved. We must all take a stand and stand up for those on death row. When will the insanity end?
Please click here Please sign this petition. The state of Texas has evidence that can exonerate some death row inmates. There are 7 men who are on death row, so far as we know, that this petition applies to. Please sign the petition in hopes that they are granted a stay. A voice is all we can be right now. Please make yours known!

My Interests



Robert Shields Murdered 8/23/05
Please view his memorial page by clicking the photo below:

Robert was very intelligent, talented, and humorous. He was well respected by all who know him, and he is loved very much.

Please be aware that the entire page we had up for Richard Cartwright is still on our myspace, it has just been moved to the blog. The fight continues, and Richard wanted us all to "stand tall..fade all...keep on keepin on". Please view his blog and also please see his myspace memorial page by clicking on the photo below:

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who wants to be a part of abolishing the death penalty, wants to educate themselves on the death penalty, has a loved one or friend on death row, everyone is welcome!

Music:

Please view Steven's website by clicking the below banner image. Steven is a death row inmate at the Polunsky Unit in Texas. He has a very strong innocence claim, but please understand that we cannot discuss his case because he is still in appeals and the process is very fragile. He stands up against the abuse, inhumane treatment, and refuses to let them break his will and his humanity. We have actual video from inside the unit of Steven doing a non-violent protest after the prison confiscated his personal clothing for recreation, and required him to be outdoors in 100+ degree weather in the canvas jumper. In this video you will see him gassed and taken down by a 5 man team. On the website you will also be able to read journals (blogs) that he has written from the inside for everyone to see his struggle through his eyes.

Heroes:

Sister Helen Prejean who is well known for her opposition of the death penalty and her many books about it, most commonly known is the book turned movie "Dead Man Walking"

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, recently nominated for a nobel peace prize for overturning all death sentences to life in January 2003 click here .

All the amazing loved ones of victims who oppose the death penalty Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation, Inc.
And also Richard Cartwright for his strength, integrity, and solid character even with being in such a dark place.

Rest In Peace Chi-town 5-19-05

My Blog

Spirkos sentance commuted!

From Columbus Dispatch:Death Row prisoner wins clemencyGovernor blocks Spirko execution by commuting his sentence to life without possibility of paroleThursday, January 10, 2008 3:26 AMBy Alan Johnson...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:34:00 PST

New Jersey lawmakers vote to abolish death penalty

(CNN) -- New Jersey lawmakers have voted to abolish the death penalty in the state, sending the governor a bill he has already said he will sign. The measure will make New Jersey the first state in mo...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:56:00 PST

We are everywhere (from another person's post)

For those who forget that the incarcerated humans in this country are indeed just that - HUMAN - I would like you to think on this the next time you talk about "inmates, criminals, convicts, etc...". ...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:48:00 PST

Hunger Strike Texas Death Row Second Round- Jan 1st

Hunger Strike Second Round  starting January 1st 2007 The Illusion of Hope&Is all but gone. A statement of Intent- By Steven Woods You can see it all the time on the news. All over the internet. U.S....
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:38:00 PST

IMPORTANT! DO not let Texas Silence the hunger strikers

EVERYONE!! The hunger strike has NOT ended. I have information on the officers who are falsifying the reports, refusing medical attention, and refusing to administer urine tests (which would prove the...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:14:00 PST

Important- Hunger Strike Texas Death Row

Hunger Strike on Death rowRevolutionary greetings and respects! My name is Steven Woods, and I..m currently an inmate on death row in Texas. I am writing you to ask for your help. I am with you that t...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:46:00 PST

*video* Jaime Elizalde documentary

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Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Sun, 19 Mar 2006 07:21:00 PST

Warning!! To the friends and loved ones of inmates

There is a website out there called writeaprisoner.com. They are scammers. They charge inmates $40 for "placing an ad" with them. They have been known to alter the photographs that the inmates send th...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:48:00 PST

More Spirko Articles here

We have moved some of the articles and placed them in here because the page was getting too long with it up there. So here are the articles we have moved: John Spirko Please click on the photo to vie...
Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:56:00 PST

Powerful radio clip about Frances Newton


Posted by Abolish the Death Penalty on Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:37:00 PST