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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S ANNUAL NATIONAL WEEKEND OF FAITH IN ACTION AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10-12
WORLD DAY AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 4:30-6:00 pm
Collier County Government Center (corner of US 41 and Airport Road)
“May the death penalty, an unworthy punishment still used in some countries, be abolished throughout the world.”—Pope John Paul II
The United States is a world leader—in executions. And Florida executes more people and has more prisoners on death row than any other state except Texas. Stand with us in a public witness for peace that affirms the sacredness of human life and rejects capital punishment as both cruel and unnecessary. We will hold signs and candles, forming a human wall of opposition against the death penalty. Bring signs and candles (or use ours). Street theater, props, and music are welcome. This event coincides with the World Day Against the Death Penalty and marks the beginning of our participation in Amnesty International’s Annual National Weekend of Faith in Action Against the Death Penalty.
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