'EU opposes the use of capital punishment in all circumstances and calls for a universal moratorium'

[marmar]

People hold placards on Wednesday during a demonstration in Paris against the execution of Troy Davis.


Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 by CNN

World Shocked by U.S. Execution of Troy Davis
by Peter Wilkinson


London -- Troy Davis may be dead, but his execution Thursday in the American state of Georgia has made him the poster boy for the global movement to end the death penalty.

World figures, including Pope Benedict XVI and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, human groups and commentators urged the execution to be halted -- but to no avail. On Wednesday Davis was put to death by lethal injection for the 1989 killing of off-duty police officer Mark MacPhail despite doubts being raised over the conviction.

The execution sparked angry reactions and protests in European capitals -- as well as outrage on social media. "We strongly deplore that the numerous appeals for clemency were not heeded," the French foreign ministry said.

"There are still serious doubts about his guilt," said Germany's junior minister for human rights Markus Loening. "An execution is irreversible -- a judicial error can never be repaired." .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/09/22-3

[qb]

1. I wish the red states would secede. They are a drag on our economy and our international standing.

[cyberpj]

3. Not to mention our National Intelligence Quotient - but let's not say red states, just RED VOTERS.nt

[jwirr]

6. Unfortunately it is not just red states that have the death penalty.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Perhaps this extra pressure will help make a difference?

[Abin Sur]

7. Extraordinarily unlikely. n/t

[digitaln3rd]

4. The EU needs to worry about their crumbling economy before telling everyone else what to do.

Also, LOL at Germany lecturing ANYONE about human rights.

[marmar]

5. You're consistent if nothing else.

nt