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Out-of-Control Rick Perry Overrides Rare Clemency Vote, Executes Man Who Killed No One

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 20, 2009.

The TX Board of Pardons voted to spare the life of Robert Lee Thompson, who took part in a robbery that led to a murder. The killer is serving life. Perry chose to kill him anyway.

In the U.S., Veterans Come Home From War Only To See Relatives Executed By the State

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: World. October 27, 2009.

"I can go fight in another country to uphold peace and liberty ... but I can't uphold peace, liberty, and equality for my own brother."

Innocent Until Proven Dead: Will Texas Execute Another Innocent Man?

Carter Pagel, AlterNet. October 21, 2009.

28-year-old Reginald Blanton is scheduled to die on October 27th despite serious doubts about his guilt. Does Gov. Rick Perry want more innocent blood on his hands?