PA's southern neighbors
The governors of Maryland and Virginia, both abolitionists, are both finding themselves entangled in the death penalty. The most promising activity is in Maryland.
(Maryland Governor Martin) O'Malley, who was sworn in last month, has pledged to work with lawmakers to repeal Maryland's death penalty -- and could effectively halt executions through the end of his tenure even without their support, given a recent court ruling.
Pennsylvania sticks out like a sore thumb in the mid-Atlantic region. Consider:
New York: abolition by default. A court struck down the death penalty, and although the legislature could easily remedy the problem the court cited, it has refused to do so.
Maryland: abolitionist governor, moratorium, serious push to repeal
New Jersey: abolitionist governor, moratorium, serious push to repeal
West Virginia: no death penalty
Ohio: abolitionist governor and an attorney general who has questioned the application of the death penalty
Pennsylvania: *crickets chirp*
Labels: Maryland, moratorium, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia
posted by The Central Pennsylvania Abolitionist @ 9:01 AM
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And consider that Pennsylvania state schools only abolished beatings tudents on their asses one year and 2 months ago!!
Waynesburg schools beat 85 students that year!!
Governor Schwarzenegger should follow suit. See what California organizations including Death Penalty Focus are doing to raise awareness about flaws in the criminal justice system.
http://walktostopexecutions.blogspot.com
Signing a death warrant is like signing on to George Bush's War: They do it because they think it makes them look strong, but actually they look weak.
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