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RedditOn January 27th, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has newfound doubts about reinstating the death penalty.
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Even though the State Appeals court overturned the death penalty on June 24, 2004, legislators could pass a new statute at any time. Nation readers should e-mail Speaker Silver or call his office at (518) 455-5459 to voice their agreement with his new position.Please let him know that New York does not want or need a death penalty, and that we expect him, as Assembly Speaker, to represent the majority opinion of his constituents.
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