This pamphlet is a good example of well-intentioned politics weakly delivered. The title of the pamphlet speaks of its intentions. The focus of their argument is the case of a woman on death row named Cathy Lynn Henderson who, according to the writers, accidentally killed a child, fled the scene and was prosecuted due to zealous politicians and politicians and a media frenzy that vilified her before the trial even began. The last portion of the zine is written by Ms. Henderson herself, and it explains her childhood and how she has since found God. I too, am against the death penalty, however this zine is not convincing argument that the death penalty is wrong and that Ms. Henderson should be spared. Other than emotional arguments, there are no details, excerpts from articles, statistics or anything of that nature that make a strong case. If you are already against the death penalty, this zine will appear simplistic and sadly, this will do nothing to change the minds of those who believe that it is a just form of punishment. (Kevin Jagernauth)
political zine, 21 pgs, free, Ali Khalid Abdullah & Ryan James (eds), Political Prisoners of War Coalition, c/o Cynthia J. Ritsher, P.O. Box 554, Lincoln, MA, 01773, USA, www.geocities.com/ppwc_uk