Taking on the death penalty in Maryland

Bishop Eugene T. Sutton of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is leading the campaign to repeal the death penalty in Maryland. First, he and Bishop John Bryson Chane of Washington co-authored an op-ed article for The Washington Post. Now, Sutton can be heard on WTOP radio, and he is quoted in today's stories in the Post and the Baltimore Sun.

Governor Martin O'Malley supports the bill repealing the death penalty, but Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr. opposes it, and its chances of passing seem slim.

Posted by Jim Naughton on February 26, 2009 11:40 AM | |
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God bless Bishop Sutton in his witness.

Forgiving Lord Christ, speed the day when mercy, not vengeance animates our justice system!

JC Fisher

Posted by tgflux [TypeKey Profile Page] | February 26, 2009 9:09 PM

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