International Human Rights Activist to "Walk 4 Life" to Abolish the Death Penalty
From Trenton New Jersey to Texas
Andre says "separated we call for life or death, I say we unite and call for solutions." He asks that life without parole be called for as opposed to the death sentence. Currently all executions are "on hold" while the Supreme Court rules whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual.
The walk will begin on March 31, 2008 approximately 5PM. Latallade estimates it will take around 54 days walking 8 hours a day minimum, about 3.5 mph. He will take one break for 3 days about one-third of the way to participate in the Hip Hop Association's HHEAL Festival in the Bronx, New York. Latallade is a hip hop artist himself and is known by the name of Capital-"X" on stage. Andre has created a video about his "Walk 4 Life." Andre will walk through 10 of the 12 highest executing states.
Latallade said "I think it can bring unity. Unite everybody that is fighting injustice, and keep that unity till the end. Can we make this big enough to apply international pressure on the USA?" He says "I have Italy behind me as well as London organizations, France, Denmark and Croatia. I am reaching out to Puerto Rico." Various non profit organizations, human rights groups, and other abolitionists support Andre on his "Walk 4 Life."
Capital-"X" will try to raise funds to educate people on the death penalty, and monies raised from this event will be donated to murder victim's families and abolitionist groups. Anyone interested in supporting "X" and uniting in this cause to Stop Capital Punishment, can email Andre at this address: projectrevolution2010@gmail.com
Donations much appreciated.
Source: Personal email to me from Capital-"X"
video: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=28933120
Published by Dee
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Post a CommentAndre is expected to arrive in Houston on May 25, 2008
I have heard this before the fear of a convicted murderer escaping, or killing again within the confines of prison. Never has anyone stated the fact that we (tax payers) pay billions of dollars to construct prisons and to pay guards to keep people confined. Maybe if we didn't lock up such a ridiculous amount of people they could focus on preventing escapes which if I may add are rare. As far as a convicted murderer killing within the confines of prison, again, what are paying out all this money for if they can not control prisoners once they are imprisoned? We pay so much money as well for the war on drugs, when they can't even stop drugs from being readily available in prisons. To me these concerns are proof that our prison system is very flawed. This is where our focus needs to be. We are paying for the lively hood of every prison guard and prison administrator. If they can't do their job, then maybe we should replace them with people that can do the job. Killing prisoners is not the
I watched a parent of a victim after he watched the perpetrator be put to death by lethal injection and he said there was no satisfaction with it. The guy just went to sleep. I also think of some of the family members of the executed and how they suffer and it is not always horrible families or families of a guilty person who have to live after the death of their loved one. Sometimes we know that the person executed is not even guilty. I think that if you really want to make someone guilty suffer let them sit in prison that would be the worst punishment. They definitely shouldnt be let out if guilty. But also there is the few cases like Ted Bundy who to protect society from his escaping should be executed because he did escape and murdered again. That is scary. there are always exceptions, but not many. Great article and you are very compassionate and I agree with you!
I watched a parent of a victim after he watched the perpetrator be put to death by lethal injection and he said there was no satisfaction with it. The guy just went to sleep. I also think of some of the family members of the executed and how they suffer and it is not always horrible families or families of a guilty person who have to live after the death of their loved one. Sometimes we know that the person executed is not even guilty. I think that if you really want to make someone guilty suffer let them sit in prison that would be the worst punishment. They definitely shouldnt be let out if guilty. But also there is the few cases like Ted Bundy who to protect society from his escaping should be executed because he did escape and murdered again. That is scary. there are always exceptions, but not many. Great article and you are very compassionate and I agree with you!
I watched a parent of a victim after he watched the perpetrator be put to death by lethal injection and he said there was no satisfaction with it. The guy just went to sleep. I also think of some of the family members of the executed and how they suffer and it is not always horrible families or families of a guilty person who have to live after the death of their loved one. Sometimes we know that the person executed is not even guilty. I think that if you really want to make someone guilty suffer let them sit in prison that would be the worst punishment. They definitely shouldnt be let out if guilty. But also there is the few cases like Ted Bundy who to protect society from his escaping should be executed because he did escape and murdered again. That is scary. there are always exceptions, but not many. Great article and you are very compassionate and I agree with you!
you really are a special person..your articles make us think and not be complacent..even if it is for a brief moment we ask if the death penalty really works...i understand both sides of the issue..and i could not answer it with all honesty unless i was in a position that i had one of my love ones killed..i appreciate as always your articles..well written!!
sorry, this is the working link
http://abolishdp.blogspot.com/
For those interested in the blogspot created for this:
Click here: "Walk 4 Life"
Wonderful article Dee! Thank you again for sharing! Capital- "X", you are awesome!!!
Thanks for all the comments. Penny, I also feel heartsick over executions, I have had many inmates, that I became close to executed.