The state is the most brutal organisation on the face of the planet, it has no hesitation in sending its own people to foreign lands to kill and maim innocent civilians in their homeland, it will unleash weapons of unimaginable devastation on cities and villages in country after country killing and injuring thousand, and claim the actions are legitimate. These brutal actions do not make the state's cold blooded legalised killing of one of its own citizens any less barbaric.
This is a statement from Amnesty International on the recent execution of Troy Davis.
In the early hours of
this morning, after a torturous delay of more than 4 hours, the state of Georgia
executed Troy Anthony Davis by lethal injection. Despite the serious doubts
about his guilt. Despite millions calling on Georgia to reconsider.
Like you, I am not only sad but
outraged that this has happened. I was there last night with hundreds of others
at a vigil outside the US embassy. We continued to hope, right up until the last
moment, that those with the power to do so would wake up and prevent this
injustice. They did not
Today, Georgia didn't just kill
Troy Davis, they killed the faith and confidence of Georgians, Americans and
Troy Davis supporters worldwide in the US criminal justice system.
My colleague, Wende at AIUSA met
with Troy yesterday to convey the support that he has had from all of you. He
asked us to deliver this message back to you:
"The struggle for justice
doesn't end with me. This struggle is for all the Troy Davises who came before
me and all the ones who will come after me. I'm in good spirits and I'm
prayerful and at peace." Troy Davis
Soon we will channel all the
outrage we’re feeling into redoubling our efforts for all the other Troy
Davises. But today, we simply stand in solidarity with Troy’s family on this
darkest of days. Send a
message to Troy’s family now
You must know that your support
has been a huge comfort to Troy and his family. Thank you for everything you
have done.
I am Troy Davis. You are Troy Davis. We will not
stop fighting for justice.
Kate Allen
Amnesty UK Director
