Posted on 10/01/2011 9:19:05 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — More than 1,000 family members and supporters have gathered in Georgia to say farewell to Troy Davis, who insisted even until his execution that he was innocent.
The Saturday funeral at Jonesville Baptist Church in Savannah opened with a slideshow of photos of Davis in his blue-trimmed prison uniform with his mother, sister and other family members. Speakers at the service include Davis' nephew, Antone' De'Juan Davis-Correia, and the Rev. Raphael Warnock of Atlanta.
The 42-year-old Davis was executed Sept. 21 for the 1989 slaying of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Courts ultimately upheld his death sentence, despite emotional pleas for his life from thousands across the globe.
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However, that's not what he 'insisted' right after he went up and shot the cop in the face, just because the first bullet hadn't killed him.
Speaking of supporting known murderers, where is that ‘Mumia’ guy these days?
Working in the White House?
True.
But what is being discussed is why so many worshipped this murderer, and why the media chooses to popularize the willing ignorance of the masses.
Not that the answer isn't obvious.
Not Even though the answer is obvious.
LOL......probably. I’m skeered to ask.....:)
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