Sting against death penalty in Belarus

Sting played a concert in Minsk as part of his Symphonicity world tour and met with human rights defenders to sign the petition for the death penalty abolition campaign launched by the Belarusian Helsinki Committee, Viasna Human Right Center and Amnesty International. "It's time to change," said Sting in a recorded message of support, Viasna reports.

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[luigicamp69]

It's kinda hard to define dignity. Is it better to rot in jail for the rest of your life (if you call THAT dignity) or take the easy way out and die? Personally I am against the death penalty exactly because of that reason, it's an easy way out.

[charliechuck71]

sting's a great singer but he can't say penalty!!!!! it's that geordie accent...