Winks Blog

1 Candidate Killed, 4 US Soldiers Killed, Tookie Killed

Good morning,

Gunmen killed a Sunni Arab candidate for parliament, and militants tried to blow up a leading Shiite politician in separate attacks Tuesday, the last day of campaigning for Iraq's election.
They killed Sunni Arab candidate Mezher al-Dulaimi as he was filling his car at a gas station in Ramadi, an insurgent stronghold 70 miles west of Baghdad. Al-Dulaimi took part in a conference last month in Cairo that was attended by representatives of Iraq's major factions

4 US soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb in Baghdad.

On another note. "Tookie" Williams was executed in California today for killing 4 people in 1979. He claimed his innocence up until his death. This execution drew particular interest among educators and youth as Mr. Williams wrote a series of books which was aimed at children to keep them away from gangs. His work got him nominated several times (Although he never won), for the Pulitzer Prize. Today, since his execution, I am certain there are a lot of upset youth and people out there who would not have normally become so personally involved in a death penalty case.

Although the Williams supporters could do nothing to change the outcome , I encourage these same people ( who would not have normally done so) to get their asses into gear and become (or evolve to be) more politically active. People need to VOTE for representatives of government who are anti death penalty and more caring about the cause of black issues of inequity. They should not let their energy of conviction die just because Williams is dead. Whether the man was innocent or guilty should have no bearing on the decision a person can make for his own self-empowerment. One major step to self empowerment is to make decisions which will lead a person on a positive path towards his goals. And if one of his goals is to see a JUST NATION, or a nation that is ANTI-DEATH PENALTY, then dammit, go out there and try to make a change. Don't just sit there and cry like a baby on a high chair or beat down a few people, or even BLAME the man (Arnold), who did not give Williams clemency. For once, take responsibility and make good decisions, and if each person does that, it will ignite a wave of social justice. Don't be trampled by a few people like Arnold, or George or whoever is pissing you off right now.

Stand tall, spread your passion, behave with integrity, and experience the miracle of your purpose and power.

Have a nice day.

posted by Wink @ 10:01 AM