Thank Governor Perdue for Vetoing Discrimination

Today we achieved something great for racial justice in North Carolina. This morning, Governor Bev Perdue vetoed NC Senate Bill 9 (SB9), a bill which would have gutted the Racial Justice Act.

The Racial Justice Act (RJA) allows death row inmates to appeal their case based on statistics showing that racial discrimination was involved in their conviction.  In a sneaky move shortly after Thanksgiving, NC Legislators held a special session in which they voted on and passed SB9, effectively repealing the RJA.

But - thanks to the actions of many of you - Governor Perdue stood firm! She vetoed SB9, which, according to Public Policy Polling, only 23% of NC supported, striking a victory against injustice here in North Carolina.

So, please, take a moment and pledge to thank Governor Perdue for her actions today.

And thank you again, everyone, for your support in the efforts to oppose this heinous repeal.

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Jonathan Dudley signed 2012-01-05 20:57:38 -0500
Ronald Battle posted about this on Facebook 2011-12-20 13:02:09 -0500
Gov Perdue did the right thing today and vetoed SB9. Thank her for standing strong against discrimination in NC courts.
Ronald Battle signed via Erin Dale 2011-12-20 13:01:25 -0500
Great Job BEV!!! this is how you got my Vote!!!!
Erin Dale posted about this on Facebook 2011-12-20 10:48:08 -0500
Gov Perdue did the right thing today and vetoed SB9. Thank her for standing strong against discrimination in NC courts.
Erin Dale signed 2011-12-20 10:48:03 -0500
Carmen Garst signed 2011-12-18 10:21:50 -0500
I believe that if I commit a crime, I am resposible for what I did and have to pay for it. Did the victim of the crimes had any mercy on the victims. I am a minority and I do not comit crimes. I stay on the straight and narrow so I do not have to go to prison and be given the death penalty. Believe me I been very angry that if I have to control my self others can also. Ok, I did have a hard childhood and life at times have been difficult, but this no excuse to do wrong. People chould take responsability for their actions and not cry when the time comes to pay, ho matter where they come from, color, gender…
Susanna Winters signed 2011-12-17 22:06:15 -0500
Gail Eluwa signed 2011-12-16 17:31:14 -0500
Sherry Shavor signed 2011-12-15 22:40:02 -0500
Robert Howland signed 2011-12-15 13:40:50 -0500
Cheryl Shepley signed 2011-12-15 11:45:32 -0500
Gov Purdue has served us well and can depend on my vote next time round, again!
Laura Fine signed 2011-12-15 11:07:31 -0500
Robert Finch signed 2011-12-15 11:06:38 -0500
Thank You, Bev
Karen Carroll signed 2011-12-15 10:19:44 -0500
Katherine McKee signed 2011-12-15 09:40:01 -0500
Thank you for standing up for ALL people of North Carolina.
Valerie Smith signed 2011-12-15 09:36:27 -0500
Annie Long signed 2011-12-15 08:07:34 -0500
This is such a terrible battle we must fight, worse than terrorism. The victories are crucial. I thank you, Gov.
Colin Burns signed 2011-12-14 23:12:11 -0500
Andrew Ettin signed 2011-12-14 23:06:07 -0500
Mildred Buchanan signed 2011-12-14 22:32:28 -0500
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