I'm sure by now most people have signed this petition.
For some reason or another I can't help but think about the culture
in Nigeria as it invovles certain penalties. Personally I don't agree with
the stoning of a woman due to adultery. But I do overstand that
these people have their own way of doing things. I just can't help but to wonder
am I enterferring with the practices of these people. True this woman is about to
be put to death but in Nigeria these people believe that this is the price she must pay.
With that said am I messing with a tradition for these people? What do I really know
about life in Nigeria? I'm an African-American.not a Nigerian. So who am I to
step in. Don't get me wrong I don't want to see anybody die at the hands of another hu-man.
but I have struggled with this one for a while now. Even though I've signed the petition
like 3 times. I'm not sure but I would like to verse with my creator on this one.
peace


AMNINA LAWAL SET TO BE STONED ON 3RD JUNE
The Nigerian Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Amina
Lawal, condemned for the crime of adultery on August 19th 2002,
to be buried up to her neck and stoned to death. Her death was postponed
so that she could continue to nurse her baby. Execution is
now set for June 3rd. If you haven't been following this case, you might
like to know that Amina's baby is regarded as the 'evidence' of her
adultery.



Amina's case is being handled by the Spanish branch of Amnesty
International, which is attempting to put together enough signatures to
make the Nigerian government rescind the death sentence. A similar
campaign saved another Nigerian woman, Safiya, condemned in similar
circumstances.

By March 4th the petition had amassed over 2,600,000 signatures. It will
only take you a few seconds to sign Amnesty's online petition.
Go to the web page: here^