"... When I was appointed district attorney by Mayor Gavin Newsom on Jan. 9, I stated that I was not categorically opposed to the death penalty and would consider it in appropriate cases. I have also stated that I do not personally believe the death penalty is a good tool. These remarks have been closely analyzed by many and have caused concern from some quarters, so I want to explain my position....
via www.sfgate.com
[ this is how a simple, logical groundswell to abolish capital punishment in California begins ... and it's about time ]
