Just after 4am this morning, the Connecticut Senate voted 19 to 17 to repeal that state’s death penalty.  This follows the unexpectedly overwhelming 90-56 vote in the House last week. The bill is now on its way to the desk of Gov. Jodi Rell, who in media reports is saying that she still supports the death penalty and is suggesting that she may veto the bill.

There is no time to lose! If you live in Connecticut, please call Gov. Rell at 860-566-4840.

If you live elsewhere, please think about who you know who lives in Connecticut and forward this action request to them.  Then call them to alert them to your e-mail and ask them to both call 860-566-4840.

Letters, blog posts and comments expressing a similar sentiment on the web pages of Connecticut newspapers would be useful as well.