Urgent Execution Alert in California -- an invitation to action and to possibly join a Buddhist vigil at San Quentin

[Joyce Rybandt]

Dear IMCB Sangha,

 

Prior to the moratorium on executions in California, members of our sangha gathered with Buddhists, other religious groups, and abolitionists of all stripes to sit in vigil at the gates of San Quentin as witnesses to each execution. It looks like there is a possibility that the California Department of Corrections (CDCR) will be ending the moratorium on Wednesday, 9/29, at 12:01 am. A press conference is scheduled at San Quentin at 3 pm on Tues 9/28 with a rally and vigil at 8 pm. More information is below.

 

Hopefully the courts will stop this process. If not, please let me know if you are interested in attending either or both of the events on Tuesday and perhaps we can form carpools. In the meantime, please sign up for the Death Penalty Focus action alerts so you can stay current with this situation. There’s a link below. Thank you for any actions you take.

 

With metta,

 

Joyce Rybandt

jryb...@earthlink.net

 

From: Stefanie Faucher, Death Penalty Focus [mailto:stef...@deathpenalty.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:34 AM
To: jryb...@earthlink.net
Subject: Urgent Execution Alert in California

 

Working for alternatives to the death penalty Urgent Execution Alert! Despite the fact that there are still many unresolved legal issues related to the administration of lethal injection in California, the California Department of Corrections (CDCR) is pushing forward with plans to execute Albert Brown on September 29th at 12:01am.  Death Penalty Focus takes the position that CDCR's actions are hasty and harmful to victims' families who are being put through a legal roller coaster ride. As many of the legal issues surrounding this execution may not be resolved until the last minute, we have decided to move forward with plans to oppose this execution because the death penalty in California is dysfunctional, costly, plagued with inaccuracies, applied in a racially biased manner, and inconsistent with the evolving standards of decency.  We need your help! Here's what you can do: 1. Please attend one of the following four press conferences and rallies on Tuesday, September 28th to show your opposition to the death penalty.  (Because executions occur just after midnight, events occur on the day before the scheduled execution). Events are listed below. 2. Please encourage your friends and family to sign up for DPF's Urgent Action Alerts: SIGN UP HERE! 3. Please be prepared to take action in the form of letters to the editor and petitions within the next day or two.  We will circulate actions for CA residents and national and international supporters.  Please join us in opposing all executions in California. Thank you. Join us on Tuesday, September 28th to Oppose the Dysfunctional Death Penalty in California! San Quentin State Prison (Marin County) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH PRESS CONFERENCE at 3pm RALLY AT 8:00PM EAST GATE OF SAN QUENTIN PRISON You can park on Francisco Blvd. E. but expect to walk 1-1.5 Miles to get to the East Gate of San Quentin. Contact: Lance Lindsey, la...@deathpenalty.org or office 415-243-0143. Los Angeles TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH PRESS CONFERENCE/ RALLY AT 5:00 P.M. Followed by a march to a nearby church. WESTWOOD FEDERAL BUILDING 11000 Wilshire Boulevard (Corner of Veteran) Los Angeles, CA 90024  Contact: James Clark, cell 626-344-0632, jcl...@aclu-sc.org  Sacramento TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH PRESS CONFERENCE/ RALLY AT 5:00 P.M. State Capitol Building 11th & L Streets Sacramento, CA Contact: Ellen Eggers, cell 916-215-0510, ejeg...@aol.com San Diego TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH PRESS CONFERENCE AT 5:00 P.M. Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Contact: Denise Serrano, 619-398-4486, dser...@aclusandiego.org Death Penalty Focus 870 Market St. Ste. 859 San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel. 415.243.0143 - Fax 415.243.0994 - www.deathpenalty.org Donate |  Unsubscribe |  Manage your email subscription Find us on