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15th Annual Fast and Vigil Approaching

By "Persian Cowboy"

Taken from Abolish blog. Every year, for the past fifteen years, from June 29 ? July 2nd, something amazing happens in Washington, DC. Abolitionists from around the country and world come together for a four day Fast and Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty.They set-up shop on the sidewalk of the U.S. Supreme Court and put their ideals into action. And they lose some weight.You might wonder why hold such an event during such a hot time of the year. And if you know DC in the summer, you know that it can be brutal. Do note that the fast is optional for participants and those who fast drink plenty of liquids.Yup, summers in DC are high tourist season and the U.S. Supreme Court is a heavily trafficked spot for tourists and DC residents...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on June 17, 2008 (boomark / email).