| Join KY author Wendell Berry on YouTube – tell the world why you are opposed to the death penalty |
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| Thursday, May 28, 2009, 2:45 pm | |
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The Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (KCADP) is putting the death penalty on trial in Kentucky and is inviting all Kentuckians to testify on video. As a active partner in the coalition, the ACLU of Kentucky is extending that invitation to our members. Become a witness by allowing KCADP to record your reasons for opposing the death penalty. You can view several completed videos at www.YouTube.com/kcadp including the elegant prose of Wendell Berry who states “I don’t believe that mere humans have the mental or moral capacity to decide rightfully, let alone infallibly, that another human should be killed.” Video participants include Sister Chris Beckett who served as the chaplain on Eddyville's death row for many years. There is testimony from family members of murder victims and from the director of a social service agency who was present when her godchild asked the Governor to spare his father’s life. Ultimately, the majority of Kentuckians that have an opinion on the death penalty are not individuals who have had direct experiences with capital punishment; it is everyday people like you and me. It is imperative that we get a critical mass of videos in order for them to be effective tools for lobbying and educational efforts. Please consider allowing KCADP to "put you on the stand" by posting a short video detailing your personal reasons for opposing this ill-informed public policy. You can make your own video (under 3 minutes, please) and send it to KCADP for editing, or you can write to set up an appointment and we’ll shoot the video for you. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to book your time slot today. |
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