For those of you who may not know this man, Stanley "Tookie" Williams was convicted and sent to San Quentin Prison on four counts of murder in 1979 (though he has always maintained that he is innocent). Since then, Williams has turned his life around. He has written nine children's books and speaking out against gang violence and, he has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize each year since 2001. Oh by the way, did I also mention that Williams is co-founder of the Crips, and considered by many who are affiliated with the gang to be an O.G. He is scheduled to be excuted on December 13, 2005. Many have spoken out on behalf of Williams saying that he should be granted clemency. Of course there also many who believe that he should still be executed, regardless of how he has turned his life around. Here are some links. Please read them and share your opinions.
http://www.nbc4.tv/news/5394294/detail.html
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_27261834.shtml
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/11/30/153247
http://www.nbc4.tv/news/5394294/detail.html
http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_27261834.shtml
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/11/30/153247