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"Out of the Mouth of Babes"

By Dee, published Jul 24, 2008
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While most children are spending their summer vacations camping, swimming, and having fun playing with their friends, there is one group of children in Texas spending their time bringing attention to the death penalty and executions in Texas.

These kids have formed their own group that they call "Kids Against The Death Penalty" Group members include, Gavin Been, President, Nick Been ,Vice President, Nathan Been 2nd VP, Carissa Bywater, Secretary, Cory Bywater, Paige Lynn Wood , Cynthya Dennison. Deanna Nickell, and Steven Been, board members. There are also a few more kids who just help out when needed. "We have 2 meetings a month for 2 hours unless something happens, and then we meet more." said Gavin Been, president of KADP.

They spend their time making posters, and trying to find ways to bring attention to the overwhelming number of executions that take place in Texas. Using the quote, "And A Child Shall Lead Them" they have created a Myspace, which they have decorated with peace signs. "We as children say: Killing of all kinds is wrong..that includes state sanctioned murder." The Myspace includes more photo's, videos and educational information about Capital Punishment.

They have rallied for Charles Dean Hood, and Jeff Wood, both with scheduled execution dates, and also for Karl Chamberlain and Derrick Sonnier, both recently executed by the state of Texas. Sonnier was executed on July 23, 2008 and Gavin said "we also were meeting for Derrick. We are very sad and mad that Texas killed him. Shame on them!"

The group plans on making tee shirts with slogans about the death sentence. "Right now we are meeting a lot so we can get stuff ready for Jeff's rally on the 2nd of August in San Antonio". Gavin is referring to Jeff Wood, a Texas inmate with an upcoming execution. Wood's case is in the public eye right now since he never touched the gun, and was convicted under Texas's "Law Of Parties."

I expect we will be hearing more about this group, "Kids Against The Death Penalty." After all, "Out of The Mouth of Babes," comes the truth.

Kids Against the Death Penalty
  Kids Against the Death Penalty

KADP holding up death penalty signs

Credit: Been/with permission

Copyright: Been/with permission

Takeaways
  • Kids Against The Death Penalty have formed their own group
  • They are planning on making tee shirts with death penalty logos
  • Vist their Myspace
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Great article! I love hearing about kids getting involved in trying to make positive changes.

Posted on 08/09/2008 at 8:08:26 AM

 
Excellent piece, thanks!

Posted on 08/06/2008 at 10:08:27 AM

 
No "Lord of the Flies" here!

Posted on 07/29/2008 at 9:07:51 AM

 
:)

Posted on 07/29/2008 at 6:07:05 AM

 
I hope this becomes a trend. Great article Dee!

Posted on 07/28/2008 at 3:07:33 PM

 
This was an interesting article Dee..thanks!

Posted on 07/28/2008 at 2:07:03 PM

 
Wow now there is the future right there. what an amazing group of kids.

Posted on 07/26/2008 at 8:07:42 PM

 
Wow!!!

Posted on 07/25/2008 at 10:07:51 AM

 
Very thought provoking reporting. Death penalty should be abolished altogether.........

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 8:07:40 PM

 
Interesting :) Sheri

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 6:07:33 PM

 
Great article! These kids are amazing!! Keep up the good work!!

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 5:07:15 PM

 
Fantastic topic. I'll enjoy reading your article.s

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 3:07:33 PM

 
Excellent article, Dee! Kudos to these kids! They have the right idea. I hope adults who believe in the death penalty listen to these kids and wake up to the truth of their message. All kinds of killings are wrong...

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 1:07:07 PM

 
Thanks for more good insight and reporting.

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 10:07:04 AM

 
Out of the mouths of babes!

Posted on 07/24/2008 at 10:07:14 AM

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