Troy Davis Story is 'Best Argument to Abolish Death Penalty' Tweet Politicians and Celebrities
Celebrities and politicians alike have taken to Twitter to vent their feelings about the controversial execution of Troy Davis Wednesday night.
Throughout his trial, Davis maintained that he was innocent of killing police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989, and upon his execution, asked God to have mercy on the Georgia prison officials who were about to take his life.
The case lacked a murder weapon while seven of nine witnesses recanted their testimonies, and no DNA could absolutely confirm Davis’ guilt.
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Reality television star Kim Kardashian, wrote on her Twitter account: “Such an injustice!!! Troy Davis was executed! My prayers are with the Davis Family! #RIPTroyDavis.”
Kim’s sister Khloe retweeted the message and added, “God Bless and protect!”
Actor Alec Baldwin wrote on Twitter, “Troy Davis is still dead. The gulf is still contaminated. Fukushima is still radioactive. #WeCraveIgnoranceSoWeCanShopLikeAmericans.”
Comedian Neal Brennan got serious, writing, “Sad to see that Iran’s legal system is fairer than America’s. #TroyDavis.”
Retweeting Twitter user Nick, actress Olivia Wilde posted on Twitter: “When smart people debate whether or not a man should be executed, that’s a good reason not to execute him. #TroyDavis.”
Former President Carter told AP that Davis’ execution shows death penalty is “unjust and outdated.”
Before Davis died at 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, actor Mark Ruffalo tweeted: “Collective meditation on the fate of #TroyDavis. The death of an innocent man will come at great cost to the wellbeing of us all.”
Trends on Twitter Thursday included phrases “Dear Georgia,” “RIP Troy Davis,” and “Charles Manson,” who remains alive, despite evidence clearly indicating his murder crimes.
One of the most-frequently retweeted messages read, “Dear Georgia, we don’t know if Troy Davis killed a man. Neither do u. But we know u killed Troy Davis. #RIPTroyDavis.”
“Sad day today… #RIPTroyDavis,” wrote Twitter user Jenna.
Other comments included Laura Moye of Amnesty International saying Davis’ execution would be “the best argument for abolishing the death penalty.”
Edward DuBose, a leader of the Georgia branch of the NAACP, stated that it was not an execution, but a “murder.”
