FROM
CITIZENS UNITED FOR ALTERNATIVES
TO THE DEATH PENALTY (CUADP)
For Immediate Release: 25 August 2003
CONTACT: Abe Bonowitz
800-973-6548
abe@cuadp.org
PRO-LIFE ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST MARTYRDOM...
Victim's Family Opposes Execution - Stepdaughter available for interviews
National Organization for Women Chapter Opposes Execution - see below
Statements available on-line
Local protests - updated!
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) today held a
"Tele-Press Conference" on the Paul Hill matter, featuring prominent voices
active in the pro-life movement who spoke out against the violence
threatened by Paul Hill supporters. A transcript of what was said will be
available at in the next day or so. Written statements (AND INDIVIDUAL
CONTACT INFO) has been posted at www.fadp.org/paulhillpcstatements.html
PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED:
Abe Bonowitz, Director, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
SueZann Bosler, of Murder Victim's Families for Reconciliation
Sheila Hopkins, representing the Florida Catholic Conference
Troy Newman, representing Operation Rescue West
Fr. Fred Ruse, representing the Florida Catholic Conference
Joe Scheidler, National Director, Pro-Life Action League
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ALSO - The National Organization for Women's South Palm Beach County
Chapter has written a letter opposing the martyrdom of Paul Hill. See the
letter at www.fadp.org/paulhillpcstatements.html
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ALSO - Catherine Britton Fairbanks, stepdaughter of Dr. John Britton (one
of the men that Paul Hill murdered) is available for interviews regarding
her opposition to the martyrdom of Paul Hill. Additionally, she has
personally investigated the extremist wing of the anti-abortion movement
and is available to discuss that as well. To receive Ms. Fairbanks'
contact information, contact FADP at 800-973-6548 or e-mail fadp@fadp.org.
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ALSO - Local protest information has been updated for Jacksonville,
Pensacola, Starke, and Tallahasee. See
www.fadp.org/localprotests.html for details.
SENT BY:
Abraham J. Bonowitz
Director, CUADP
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There is an Alternative to the Death Penalty
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
(CUADP) works to end the death penalty in the United
States through aggressive campaigns of public education
and the promotion of tactical grassroots activism.
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