DID YOU KNOW: Today is International Day of Peace

Troy Davis-The face of International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011

It saddens me to no end to think about how far we've come as a nation to then realize that maybe we haven't come that far at all. We are a nation that gives advice freely to other nations; stepping in with our wise educated and seemingly undefeated voice(s) of reason. When meanwhile in the backyards of our own neighborhoods things are a mess. 

I don't know if Troy Davis did the crime he was convicted of, but I do know that various investigations show that it was not a fair trial. It was a trial that didn't have any conclusive evidence of the crime that he allegedly committed and was convicted of. The crime that now is leading up to his possibly impending execution, which brings so many thoughts, feelings and questions to the surface. Not just for Troy Davis, but for us all. How ironic this is all happening on International Day of Peace.

Instead of banning together in celebration of what once was, people are banning together to preserve a life. While the reason is quite, ironic in its nature, the context really serves the purpose of this day. What greater way to spend International Day of Peace, than to preserve a life. Please view the Live Stream Protest from Democracy Now!   

Amnesty International Troy Davis Campaign Animation from David Ingledow on Vimeo.

Troy Davis: Making the invisible visible from Amnesty International on Vimeo.