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KT2000

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1. He stopped the death penalty in IL

Reply to Rochester (Original post)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 02:46 AM

Feb 2013

and he gave a great speech explaining why he did. The reasons he gave should have stopped all death penalty in the country.
That took courage.

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George Ryan goes home [View all] Rochester Feb 2013 OP

He stopped the death penalty in IL KT2000 Feb 2013 #1

he had blood on his own hands. mopinko Feb 2013 #2

Agreed, Mo. I've always felt he was acting partially in self interest. davsand Feb 2013 #3

it was a good thing, i just always have to object when mopinko Feb 2013 #4

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