Kids Against the Death Penalty
"Out of the Mouth of Babes"
These kids have formed their own group that they call "Kids Against The Death Penalty" Group members include, Gavin Been, President, Nick Been ,Vice President, Nathan Been 2nd VP, Carissa Bywater, Secretary, Cory Bywater, Paige Lynn Wood , Cynthya Dennison. Deanna Nickell, and Steven Been, board members. There are also a few more kids who just help out when needed. "We have 2 meetings a month for 2 hours unless something happens, and then we meet more." said Gavin Been, president of KADP.
They spend their time making posters, and trying to find ways to bring attention to the overwhelming number of executions that take place in Texas. Using the quote, "And A Child Shall Lead Them" they have created a Myspace, which they have decorated with peace signs. "We as children say: Killing of all kinds is wrong..that includes state sanctioned murder." The Myspace includes more photo's, videos and educational information about Capital Punishment.
They have rallied for Charles Dean Hood, and Jeff Wood, both with scheduled execution dates, and also for Karl Chamberlain and Derrick Sonnier, both recently executed by the state of Texas. Sonnier was executed on July 23, 2008 and Gavin said "we also were meeting for Derrick. We are very sad and mad that Texas killed him. Shame on them!"
The group plans on making tee shirts with slogans about the death sentence. "Right now we are meeting a lot so we can get stuff ready for Jeff's rally on the 2nd of August in San Antonio". Gavin is referring to Jeff Wood, a Texas inmate with an upcoming execution. Wood's case is in the public eye right now since he never touched the gun, and was convicted under Texas's "Law Of Parties."
I expect we will be hearing more about this group, "Kids Against The Death Penalty." After all, "Out of The Mouth of Babes," comes the truth.
Source:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=398778649
Published by Dee
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13 Comments
Post a CommentGreat article! I love hearing about kids getting involved in trying to make positive changes.
Excellent piece, thanks!
No "Lord of the Flies" here!
I hope this becomes a trend. Great article Dee!
This was an interesting article Dee..thanks!
Wow now there is the future right there. what an amazing group of kids.
Wow!!!
Very thought provoking reporting. Death penalty should be abolished altogether.........
Interesting :) Sheri
Fantastic topic. I'll enjoy reading your article.s