The ongoing reaction to Illinois Governor George Ryan’s promise to block all future executions until due process can be ensured continues to be mixed — with extreme views overshadowing moderate views.
American Bar Association president Bill Paul, for instance, said on Wednesday he strongly “commends” Ryan for his first-of-a-kind gesture. “Gov. Ryan’s leadership should be followed by conscientious public officials in other jurisdictions,” Paul said.
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