[Sosfbay-discuss] [Fwd: [ppjc] Clemency - and humanity - DENIED]

[Gerry Gras]

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [ppjc] Clemency - and humanity - DENIED
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:19:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Peninsula Peace and Justice Center <ppjc at peaceandjustice.org>
Reply-To: Peninsula Peace and Justice Center 
<reply.66366.54596936.8858737540605408591-gerrygras_earthlink.net at en.groundspring.org>
To: <gerrygras at earthlink.net>


In a decision devoid of any semblance of humanity, in an act of
crass political maneuvering, Gov. Arnold Schwazenegger today
denied clemency to Stanley Tookie Williams.
Several local protest vigils are planned for today.  A local list
follows immediately below.  We have also included a statement
from Death Penalty Focus and a complete list of California
demonstrations.

Palo Alto
4 PM
Vigil in support of Williams' life, on the eve of his scheduled
execution.
Bring candles, signs, and warm clothing.
Some participants may choose to carpool to San Quentin.
Corner of El Camino and Embarcadero Streets
Palo Alto, CA

Redwood City
St. Matthias Parish
1685 Cordilleras Ave. Redwood City ,CA
Ecumenical Service from 7-9pm

San Quentin State Prison
RALLY AT 8:00PM
EAST GATE OF SAN QUENTIN
You can park on Francisco Blvd. E. but expect to walk 1-1.5 Miles
to get to the East Gate of San Quentin.
Contact: stefanie at deathpenalty.org or 415-243-0143

DEATH PENALTY FOCUS STATEMENT: CLEMENCY
DENIED
Contact: Lance Lindsey, Executive Director (415.243.0143)

Governor Schwarzenegger's decision to kill Stanley Williams is a
shameful failure of leadership and a collapse of moral courage.  It is
politics-as-usual by one who claims to be above such cowardly
power-mongering.  How are we made safer by this mindless, brutal
act?

Killing Stanley Williams is a slap in the face to decent society,
serving only to promote a cycle of violence that endangers
everyone.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently called on our
political leaders to break that cycle of violence and "abandon the
illusion that we can protect life by taking life. The use of the death
penalty," they said, "ought to be abandoned not only for what it
does to those who are executed, but what it does to all society."
Rather than making this crucial commitment, Governor
Schwarzenegger instead washed his hands, Pilate-like, and ordered
the extermination of a man who had become a force for good in our
society and an example of hope for our misdirected youth.

With the majority of the world's nations abandoning state killing, he
who would be our leader chooses rank politics over justice,
poisoning the hopes of our youth with the very needle that takes
Stanley Tookie Williams' life.

The people of California are increasingly concerned about the
arbitrary application of the death penalty in our state. 73% support
the suspension of executions while the faults in the death system are
examined.  Therefore, we strongly urge the immediate passage of
the "California Moratorium on Executions Act" (AB 1121) which
would temporarily suspend executions in California until the
Legislature considers the findings of the California Commission on
the Fair Administration of Justice.  While this bill will not be
considered in time to save the life of Stanley Williams, it will shine
a light on the serious questions surrounding the application of the
death penalty in California.

With the specter of frequent and routine executions facing us, it is
time for an accounting from political leaders who arrogate to
themselves the right to take life.

Having shown contempt for the life of Stanley Tookie Williams,
Governor Schwarzenegger must not be allowed to kill the hope for
true justice in our society, as we seek to embrace life and human
dignity rather than the politics of death.



All are encouraged to demonstrate
TODAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005
Statewide Rallies and Vigils Against the
Scheduled Execution of Stanley Williams

Two new events have been added! More than 30 events are
being held statewide!

San Quentin State Prison
RALLY AT 8:00PM
EAST GATE OF SAN QUENTIN
You can park on Francisco Blvd. E. but expect to walk 1-1.5 Miles
to get to the East Gate of San Quentin.
Contact: stefanie at deathpenalty.org or 415-243-0143

Los Angeles
RALLY AT 6:00 P.M.
WESTWOOD FEDERAL BUILDING
11000 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Corner of
Veteran)
MARCH AT 8:30 P.M. from Westwood Federal Bldg. to St. Paul
the Apostle Church for a VIGIL (10750 Ohio Avenue,Los Angeles,
CA 90024)
Contact: EDeBode at la-archdiocese.org

Sacramento
VIGIL FROM 11PM to 12:30AM
State Capitol Building
11th & L Streets
Contact: stellalevy at sbcglobal.net

Fresno
Vigil begins at 5:30 PM in front of St. John's Cathedral
Mariposa & R Streets, in downtown Fresno
Contact: maria.telesco at att.net

Riverside
Vigil at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church
Brockton & Arlington
Riverside, CA 92506
Time: 9:00pm

Orange
Circle of Orange
Chapman and Glassell Streets
5 PM - 12:15 AM
City of Orange
Orange County

Tiburon
Panel Discussion on the death penalty from the Jewish Perspective
8 - 10 PM
Congregation Kol Shofar
215 Blackfield Drive
Tiburon, CA

Pasadena
Vigil Against the Death Penalty!
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue
Pasadena, CA
8:30-10:00 PM
Contact: mtermaat at earthlink.net

Redwood City
St. Matthias Parish
1685 Cordilleras Ave. Redwood City ,CA
Ecumenical Service from 7-9pm

Palo Alto
4 PM
Vigil in support of Williams' life, on the eve of his scheduled
execution.
Bring candles, signs, and warm clothing.
Some participants may choose to carpool to San Quentin.
Corner of El Camino and Embarcadero Streets
Palo Alto, CA

Oceanside
Candle-light Vigil
Mission San Luis Rey
4070 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Participants are invited to bring readings to share with the group.

Chico
Silent Candlelight Prayer Vigil
Children's Park - Downtown
Begins at 7pm
contact: amylourunge at earthlink.net

San Diego
Vigil
Hall of Justice
330 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
3:45pm - 7pm

San Jose
March from the Mission Church in Santa Clara University
Starting at 4:00PM
End at the Cathedral in Market Street, San Jose

South Pasadena
AN EVENING OF PRAYER TO END THE DEATH PENALTY
Holy Family Church
1501 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena,CA 91030
Begins at: 7:30 pm
Opening prayer, Presentation of the play "Prison of the Mind" and
discussion to follow the play
For more information call the church at 626-799-8908

San Rafael
Interfaith Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1123 Court Street
San Rafael, CA
7 pm

San Rafael
Interfaith Prayer Vigil at Dominican Sisters' Center
1520 Grand Avenue
San Rafael, CA
8 pm - 10:30pm
They will carpool to the East Gate of San Quentin to join the vigil
there at 11 pm. For further information, call (415) 454-6491.

Santa Barbara
Candle-light vigil
7pm to 9pm
Meet in front of Borders
900 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA

Ventura
SILENT CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Ventura County Government Center
Corner of Telephone Rd. and Victoria Ave.
8:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Bring candles, warm clothing
Contacts: DavidHoward at aol.com or francisco.romero at csun.edu

El Cerrito
Interfaith Prayer Vigil
St. John the Baptist
11150 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA
7:30-8:30pm
Refreshments and Carpool to San Quentin available.

San Bernardino
Candle light vigil 6:00 - 7:00 (outside)
Interfaith Prayer service 7:00 - 8:00 (inside)
Diocesan Pastoral Center
1201 E. Highland
San Bernardino, CA 92405

Apple Valley
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Prayer service
9:00 - midnight vigil
Our Lady of the Desert
18386 Corwin Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Los Angeles
LA Catholic Worker Vigil
LA Criminal Courts Building
300 N. Spring at Temple
Los Angeles, CA
4pm-6pm
Contact the LA Catholic Worker at 323-267-8789

San Dimas
Catholics Opposed to Prisoner Executions
Vigil from 7-9pm
Holy Name of Mary Church
724 East Bonita Avenue
San Dimas, CA 91773
Contact Curt Feese at (626)339-0170

Ojai
Silent Candlelight Vigil
5:00pm-6:00pm at the "Y" (corner of Ojai Ave. and Maricopa Hwy)
Meditation and Chanting
6:30pm-8:00pm at the Ojai Retreat (160 Besant Road)
Please bring candles to the vigil and a sign, if you like, to
respectfully show why you are at the vigil. Keep in mind it will be
dark and probably cold. The meditation and chanting is open to all
but will have a Zen Buddhist focus.
For more information, email Kenley Neufeld at
peace at neuhouse.com or call 805-252-2448

Chino Hills
prayer vigil
5:30 - 6:30pm
St. Paul the Apostle
14085 Peyton Drive
Chino Hills, CA 91709
For directions call: 909-465-5503

San Luis Obispo
Vigil
Noon to 1pm
In front of the Government Center on Monterey St.
More info: fnolan at calpoly.edu

Camarillo
Prayer Vigil of Healing and Hope
7 pm
St. Mary Magdalen's Church - Music Room
At the corner of Las Posas and Crestview in Camarillo,CA
Excerpts from "Redemption" and "Interview with an Executioner"
will be shown.
We will then walk 1 mile to St. Columba's in a silent procession
(please bring lanterns or flashlights). We will continue with a prayer
service at St. Columba's beginning at 8 p.m.
For more information, please call Julie Morris at 805-488-3709

Inglewood
silent vigil
Holy Faith Church
260 N Locust St.
Inglewood, CA
starting at 7:00 pm


San Francisco
Vigil
9:15pm - 12:15
65 Ninth St. (Between Market and Mission Streets)
San Francisco, CA
All are welcome


Hayward
All Saints Church
2nd &  D streets
Hayward , Ca 94546
candles provided
8PM
More info, call Jim @ 510-566-2349
----------------------------------------
You are subscribed to this list as gerrygras at earthlink.net.  To 
unsubscribe, send email to 
unsubscribe.66366.54596936.8858737540605408591-gerrygras_earthlink.net at en.groundspring.org.

Our postal address is
457 Kingsley Ave
Palo Alto, California 94301
United States