Hi people. I don’t know if you’re all familiar with the case of Troy Davis who is on death row in Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter:
“This case illustrates the deep flaws in the application of the death penalty in this country. Executing Troy Davis without a real examination of potentially exonerating evidence risks taking the life of an innocent man and would be a grave miscarriage of justice. The citizens of Georgia should demand the highest standards of proof when our legal system condemns on our behalf a man or woman to die.”
You can read more about the case here, here (Amnesty International) and in this 2007 Washington Post article (here)
Please consider signing the petition to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole here
Troy’s mother Virginia died a few days ago, after 20 years campaigning for her son.
Thank you to Troy’s friend Sarah for letting me know about the petition.
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Thank you SO much for posting – really do apreciate it – really sweet of you.
Sarah, you are more than welcome (I just emailed you). Praying for Troy, thank you again for letting me know about the petition.
Done. Thank you for the opportunity. If Troy is innocent, what a tragedy for him and all his family. My heart aches.
Signed and shared. Thank you Chips. This is the third or fourth petition I’ve signed for Mr. Davis in the past year.. my eldest son, an attorney in MD has written at least one letter.. I do not understand the refusal to grant this man additional time/trial, etc. Our system can be very flawed at times and it has been proven time and time again that innocent people do go to prison and innocent people do get executed in prison. We have got to be more flexible in our willingness to seek justice and not just the letter of the law. I sincerely hope Georgia will listen to this petition and to the folks trying to save the life of someone who may well be innocent of this crime.
How gracious of you Chipsticks to post this! I have already signed the petition. Too many times people settle for the appearance of justice……..
Umm, stuff like this, makes me feel so sad. Lord Jesus, please Intervene on Troy Davis behalf. Lord, I pray that your will have Mercy on Troy Davis, In your Holy name, Amen.
I too have signed a few petitions In Mr. Davis behalf. I’m praying for Mr. Davis and his Family also.
Thank you for posting this about Troy. I have been involved in letter writing through a couple of organizations for the last few years for Troy. I hope the state of Georgia does the right thing. Peace.
Signed, and not the first one since I’m a resident of GA. Thanks, Chipsticks!
Signed, I hope to God they do the right thing.