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STARVIN' FOR JUSTICE 2002 - PICTURE GALLERY
Newcomers and Stalwarts
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These are just a few of the folk who supported the Fast and Vigil in 2002 and some of the reasons why they
think you should come to the next Fast & Vigil.............
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Abe (FL) 7th Fast & Vigil
"I think people should come to the Fast & Vigil because they will meet and work with some of the best abolitionists in the world,
learn new information and skills for the work, and improve their ability to
discuss the issue with strangers. Plus, its fun!"
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Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn,
Director of Amnesty International USA's Program to Abolish the Death Penalty |
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Mike (TX) |
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Lisa (MA) left - 2nd F&V, and David
"I think people should come to the fast and vigil
because it's a refreshing opportunity to spend time with people who
have made the fight for human rights a real priority. Especially
beneficial for a younger person is seeing the "veterans" of the cause
in action and realizing that growing up doesn't have to mean giving
up." |
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Doug |
Faces familiar.... |
and faces unknown! |
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Anne (VA) 3rd Fast & Vigil
"In many ways, appearing at the F&V is more
effective in reaching politicians and news organizations than other events
because of the specialness of the venue, the attendance by people from all
over the country/world, and the continuity in the event." |
Ron (SC) |
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Tom
"Lots of good reasons, but for me, it's the people I see there. I find the whole experience
inspiring and comforting."
Pam (Quebec) 2nd Fast &Vigil
"It is a great opportunity to interact with other abolitionists in a casual but meaningful manner." |
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Suzanne |
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Eli (MA) above - 1st Fast & Vigil
"It's an opportunity to encounter and offer one's self into the
movement of peace and love. Seeing the faces of fellow participants is
the Spirit of the movement." |
Sarah (PA) right - 1st Fast & Vigil
"I think people should attend the fast & vigil because there you'll meet
abolitionists from all over and every walk of life, focused on the same
thing, returning every year until abolition... pamphleting and meeting the
public on the streets is another great opportunity (for me especially ;-))
plus, at the end, as you can see, you get to break the fast!!"
Scoring with the Media
Eli (left) scored two "hits" for the Fast & Vigil
Read the coverage in the Boston Globe and the Patriot Ledger. |
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Daniel (MA), 1st Fast & Vigil |
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Maria (VA) 4th Fast & Vigil
"The fast and vigil is always a very moving experience. It feels good to educate and spread the
message. Coming back each year is like a family reunion." |
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David (DC) 2nd Fast & Vigil
"Two reasons. First,
because every type of activity toward abolition is important. It is
important to be inside state legislatures and city councils lobbying. It is
important to be in the corporate boardrooms of the largest philanthropic
organizations, raising money. And it is important to be out in the streets
(and in front of the Supreme Court) protesting. All of these activities must
happen in harmony in order for us to achieve abolition.
The second reason why the fast and vigil in front of the Supreme Court is
important is that it involves people NOT from Washington, D.C. People in
Washington, D.C. already oppose the death penalty. We had a referendum on it
and voted against it overwhelmingly. The involvement of people from states
like Texas and Florida -- states that represent the "capital" of capital
punishment -- is essential because it is these states that are executing
people. Citizen protest is a cornerstone of democracy -- indeed, it is what
led to the American Revolution. The Fast and Vigil is the very essence of
this protest."
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Bill (AK) left - 9th Fast & Vigil
Bill Pelke, Rick Halperin and Marietta Jeager-Lane founded the Fast & Vigil in 1994.
Since then, Bill has never missed a day of any F&V event.
Rick (TX) right
A co-founder of the Fast & Vigil, Rick was unfortunately unable to stay beyond the Opening Ceremony for this year's event but remained with us in spirit. |
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Nathan - 1st Fast & Vigil |
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Josh (DC) holding sign - 2nd Fast & Vigil
"The passion of those who particpate is truly inspirational and the opportunity to educate many many people is
truly unique."
Click here for the poem that Josh read at the Rally on July 1st. |
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John and Louise |
Paul (NY) and Jeff (NJ) |
Aaron |
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Art (DC) |
left to right in photo
Charlie (DC),
Abe,
Jeff (Jeff's wife, sharon, also dropped by whenever she could)
"New faces revive our cause" |
Mona
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above (left) - Rachel (DC) |
left (centre) Phyllis (PA) - 9th Fast & Vigil
I mostly go because it gives me a chance to see my
friends, and talk to the people on the streets, so I want others to come so
I can get a chance to see them, outside of some stuffy policy meeting or
something... |
Jeff (CA) |
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Tim (IL) |
Clay (FL) 2nd Fast & Vigil
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Chris (DC) - 3rd Fast & Vigil |
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Scott (MA) far left, 1st Fast & Vigil |
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Karl (NJ) 2nd Fast & Vigil
(Karl's committment to the defense of others has twice mandated he be elsewhere
at Fast and Vigil time)
"It recharges the soul for another year to fight this fight." |
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Steve (left) has provided entertainment and inspiration at four consecutive Fast & Vigils
Unable to make it this year, we look forward to his return in 2003.
Lt. Tim Dolan (right)
has been keeping a watchful (but cordial) eye on us for at least five years. |
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Not forgetting the Catholic Workers (left)
Their faces may change from year to year but the service they perform is priceless, and the food out of this world - thank you!
Plus countless others. If you are not pictured here but were at the Fast & Vigil, contact Pam.
It may be that you escaped the all-seeing eye of Abe's camera or that we accidently dropped you on the cutting room floor!
In which case, we will do our best to find you!
Of course if you weren't at the 2002 F&V, then we are sincerely hoping to add you to the newcomers in 2003 and look forward to introducing you to the stalwarts. |
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See you at "Starvin' for Justice 03" - the 10th Anniversary of the Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty
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