THE DEATH PENALTY AS POLITICAL THEATRE

THE DEATH PENALTY AS POLITICAL THEATRE

Two experiences from last week prompt this column.  The first was a vigil at the Governor’s Mansion, protesting the state of Florida’s execution of John Richard Marek and remembering Adela Marie Simmons, the innocent victim for whose death John Marek was executed.  My second experience was reading a story by an Associated Press writer about what Governor Crist did at the time of the execution, together with a follow-up column by Paul Flemming in the Tallahassee Democrat (”Death, politics mix with execution,” Aug. 21). Read More

Important forum event. Plan to attend.

Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty Vigil, Service

John Marek is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, August 19. Please join us at the Governor’s mansion at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 19 for a prayer vigil for Mr. Marek.
On Thurs., Aug. 20th, at noon, please join us for the Service of Remembrance for John Marek and victim, Adella Simmons at the Rotunda at the Great Seal at the Capitol.

Louise Ritchie
Chairperson, TCADP

Film Screening of Juan Melendez - 6446 August 13 @ 7pm

A Documentary Film Screening Sponsored by the Innocence Project of Florida and
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty in opposition to the pending execution of John Marek

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Death warrent signed

Dear Friends:

Governor Crist signed a death warrant for John Marek, WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 19TH, 6PM.(Marek received a stay May 13, 2009).  Please
join others at the Governor’s Mansion 5:45 for a prayer vigil.  August 20th there will be a commemorative service at the Great Seal, Florida Capitol

Pax Christi will continue to meet twice a month:

September 10th, Thursday, 5:15 Peace Liturgy, St. Thomas More followed by a meeting at 6pm in Room 3.  There will be a short video:
WHAT IS PAX CHRISTI? & a calendar of events presented.

September 23rd, Wednesday. PC meets at Good Shepherd after the 9am Mass in Room 201.  Short Video - What is P.C.? & calendar of events.

Pax Christi Annual Assembly, Sept 19-20- Life Enrichment Center, near Leesburg, Fl.  All are welcome.  Please contact: Shirley Poore, bpoore@earthlink.net or tel: 893-6838 - to register: Pax Christi Florida
website.  For transportation call Shirley