All those years ago before I decided to write to a death row inmate I though about it for many months before taking the first step . I asked myself so many questions , what if I dont like the person , can I be non judgemental , do I have what it takes to try and understand them , can I listen to whats being said to me , not just hear it . Do I have the staying power and the time and strength to give a 100% commitment .
We all have to learn how a death row inmate lives and how the death penalty is applied and to who .. when we have a knowledge of this we can begin to understand and to answer our own questions .
I have now been writing to my friend on Ohio death row for 7 years , its the best move I ever made.
These men and women on death row need friends , they have been judged by a jury so we dont judge them in anyway .. all they want and need from us is friendship , support , kindness and understanding and love , a letter once a week , just someone to use their name they know someone in the free world cares enough to write .
Anyone who is thinking of becoming a death row penpal , do it , you wont ever regret it , but you will be so glad you did .
If you want a penpal contact us at www.voicesfordeathrowinmates.biz
Linda Taylor
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