By: Robert Baldwin, MD

Robert Baldwin, MD — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:23:10 +0000

Mr. Sinclair,
Your compelling article testifies to the problems we face in Alabama. Our governor and attorney general dismiss any and all evidence of the injustices in our capital punishment system without even reading the American Bar Associations report on the death penalty in the states (October 29, 2007) or the UN report. It is beyond comprehension but motivated by political aspirations. On my blog you will see the written communications between the AG’s office and me. I recently publicly challenged him to a public dialogue and debate on the issues, which he refused. We will continue to marshal those forces seeking truth in justice to bring about change, and with the help or organizations such as your can bring national and international attention to the problem. I think shame can still have an effect on human behavior, although it is tested in this circumstance. We have a prima facie case that trumps the state’s argument, which are vacuous and disingenuous. Our common morality calls us to see that it stands forth.
Robert Baldwin, MD, MA
Author, Life and Death Matters: Seeking the Truth about Capital Punishment, New South Books, Jan 2009
http://www.newsouthbooks.com

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