"THINGS THAT WE THINK MATTER"
We invite you to visit and join Thecommunity.com. This network is a place for you to find out about, talk about, and participate in peace building actions globally.
The network, which is currently under re-development, is being built to give you a chance to partner with some of the world's leaders in human rights and humanitarian actions on vital issues, as well as find out about smaller groups that you may not yet have heard of. By connecting with Nobel Peace Prize winners and other leaders, you can stay informed on their current actions and directly support their work.
Most urgently, we would like to suggest that you go to
www.thecommunity.com and sign the letter in support of the Dali Lama and his struggle for freedom and a peaceful resolution with the Chinese government. The fight for freedom is global.
"Don't Let Them Kill Troy Davis"
Possibly Innocent Man Sentenced to Death, Needs Help From NAACP
In 1991, Troy was convicted in the murder of off-duty police officer Mark MacPhail largely on the basis of contradictory eyewitness testimony — no physical evidence links him to the crime. Since his trial, seven of nine eyewitnesses have recanted their original statements, yet federal law prevents these new eyewitness statements from being heard.
Troy’s execution had been scheduled for September 23rd, 2008. On September 12, 2008 he was denied clemency by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles. Two hours before he was to be killed he received stay from the U.S. Supreme Court pending its decision as to whether it would hear his appeal. On October 14, 2008, the Court denied his request for relief so that his evidence of innocence could be heard in a legal proceeding. Just one day later, Troy Davis' execution was set for October 27 at 7pm EST. On October 24, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay pending further examination and possible acceptance of a new appeal. On April 16, by a 2-1 vote the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Troy’s appeal but issued a 30 stay to allow time for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The stay has now expired.
We encourage you to visit:
www.naacp.org, and sign the letter to the governor on Troy's behalf. Our struggle continues...
