Since the reinstatement of the death penalty in the United States in 1976, Oklahoma has carried more than 122 executions. In the same timeframe, 11 men have been exonerated from Oklahoma’s death row after evidence of their innocence came to light. Lingering doubts remain about the guilt of several others awaiting execution.
People throughout the state share a growing concern with the death penalty, with a recent poll showing that 78% of Oklahomans support a moratorium on executions. Tell your lawmakers to halt executions:
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What Oklahoma Conservatives are Saying
Whether you support capital punishment or oppose it, one thing is clear: From start to finish, the Oklahoma capital punishment system is fundamentally broken.”
Andy Lester, former U.S. Magistrate Judge and co-chair of 2017 Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission
The time has come for Oklahoma legislators to reckon with the injustices inherent in our state’s death penalty.”
Adam Luck, former Chairman of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board
As a conservative, limiting the governments power is key to my beliefs. This includes the ability to put someone to death. We cannot lose our humanity because someone else chose to. We must serve justice, yes, but we should not hand over the power of deciding life and death to government when we can’t trust the government to not overreach in the areas it already has control over.”
Josh Shultz, Executive Director of a local Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
The death penalty violates the 8th Amendment and a human’s natural right to life. I don’t trust the government, or anyone, to decide who should live and die.”
Mary Chastain, writer and editor at Legal Insurrection
The death penalty is far too costly for taxpayers, does nothing to make us safer, and is error-prone. Oklahoma can instead use those funds to solve cold cases and actually improve public safety.”
Brett Farley, Executive Director, Oklahoma Catholic Conference
We have developed a culture in the state of Oklahoma that idolizes the death penalty, seeks to bring justice without due process, is prone to racial inequity, and has adopted an incarceration process that is often void of restorative outcomes. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I wholeheartedly believe we are called to see the dignity and sacredness in every human life and work towards redemptive processes for the accused, the criminal, and the victim.”
Matt Nelson, Lead Pastor of City Church Tulsa
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