In light of the recent Troy A. Davis execution the NAACP has pledged to make effort to end the death penalty in the United States. Almost a week later and Americans are still outraged at the blatant injustice we witnessed last week when what was possibly an innocent man faced execution for a crime many wonder if he really committed. For me this case was a wake up call. Anyone of us could've been in Troy's shoes and it's frightening to say the least. I looked at the world we live in and the the justice system we're supposed to trust with new meaning and much doubt. I don't know if Troy Davis was innocent or guilty but anyone who has followed this case could clearly see the doubt surrounding his possible guilt. I've spoken to friends about this situation and it seems I for one stand alone in my thoughts of abolishing the death penalty. Many seem to think I would have a different perspective if a friend or family member were the victims of a murder where the death penalty for the guilty was available. I think not. I've always looked at the death penalty as disrespect to the will of god. It's easy for us to tell someone they can't commit a murder but when the justice system feels it's adequate they can take a life. I do know I could never work in a prison or be a part of the executing process under any circumstances. It seems so hypocritical. While we can't bring Troy back we can fight for other possibly innocent inmates who will soon face the fate of execution.
Is executing a factually known murderer worth the lives of many others who are possibly innocent? Isn't one innocent man dead one too many?
If you would like to sign the pledge to end the death penalty please visit www.naacp.org.
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