The State of Texas has scheduled four executions over the next two months. Whether we reside in Texas or not, the state will deprive these sentient beings of their lives — with deliberately premeditated malice aforethought — in the name of society, in our name.
On July 18, 2012, the State of Texas is scheduled to execute Yokamon Hearn.
On August 1, 2012, the State of Texas is scheduled to execute Marcus Druery.
On August 7, 2012, the State of Texas is scheduled to execute Marvin Wilson.
On August 22, 2012, the State of Texas is scheduled to execute John Balentine.
Everyone fears punishment; everyone fears death, just as you do.
Therefore do not kill or cause to kill.
Everyone fears punishment; everyone loves life, as you do.
Therefore do not kill or cause to kill.
Him I call superior who has put aside weapons
and renounced violence toward all creatures.
He neither kills nor helps others to kill.
Buddha Shakyamuni
Let us pray that the condemned, their judges, and executioners be free of suffering and the causes of suffering, and abide in peace, with wisdom and compassion.
Please consider visiting http://tcadp.org/get-informed/executions/ to learn more and express your concern about the impact of executions on Texas.
