September 22, 2004

Praveen Kumar, who was sentenced to death in 2002, may be facing imminent execution. Please take a moment to send a message to the Indian authorities urging them to commute the death sentence of Kumar. Click here to take action:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/ctt.asp?u=677776&l=9954

The case is before the President and state governor who have the power to commute the sentence. However, the President dismissed another mercy petition in August 2004, and this led to India's first execution in seven years. Call on the government of India to join the majority of countries worldwide in declaring a moratorium on executions and work towards the complete abolition of the death penalty.

Amnesty International has the deepest sympathy for the victims of violent crime and their families. However, the death penalty only serves to create more victims and perpetuate a cycle of violence. If we truly believe that killing is wrong, we must abolish the death penalty.

- Learn more: http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/ctt.asp?u=677776&l=9955

Thank you for encouraging worldwide abolition.

Rosa Del Angel
Amnesty International USA
Online Action Center
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/ctt.asp?u=677776&l=9956