It’s a start. Until the death penalty is abolished completely, any victory is a step forward. I supported Gov. Wolf in my own small way during his recent election; I can see those meager efforts have been rewarded.
From Governor’s web site
2/13/2015
Governor Tom Wolf Announces a Moratorium on the Death Penalty in
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a moratorium on the
death penalty in Pennsylvania that will remain in effect until the governor
has received and reviewed the forthcoming report of the Pennsylvania Task
Force and Advisory Commission on Capital Punishment, established under
Senate Resolution 6 of 2011, and there is an opportunity to address all
concerns satisfactorily.
“Today’s action comes after significant consideration and reflection,” said
Governor Wolf. “This moratorium is in no way an expression of sympathy for
the guilty on death row, all of whom have been convicted of committing
heinous crimes. This decision is based on a flawed system that has been
proven to be an endless cycle of court proceedings as well as ineffective,
unjust, and expensive. Since the reinstatement of the death penalty, 150
people have…
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