Clinton already put a moratorium on the one federal execution that was scheduled for any time soon. This is a very important study, because the feds lead the nation, but in the grand scheme of things, don't forget that federal capital cases are few and far between. The last federal execution was in the early 60s.

That being said, this is the first official recognition that the court system (any court system, any portion of the court system) is biased. This is a big step in the right direction and Clinton's action is a good one (there are new appeal procedures that the federal prisoner is being given time to follow), but I haven't blown up the balloons for the big celebration yet.

Peace.

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All meetings end in separation
All acquisition ends in dispersion
All life ends in death
- The Buddha

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