International Free Mark Lankford Campaign

Random Observations, volume 13 (American National Day edition), 4th July 2008

Hello everyone! It has been a long, tough trek, but I'm still alive, fighting and smiling. No matter what the foolish prosecutors and their little blind followers say or do, I know the truth. It's summer in the USA and everyone is upset due to an economy that is shot and gasoline at $4 and above per gallon. Did people always think finite resources would be cheap?

The sentencing is set for 17-18 July, but I think it will be only the 17th. I had a visit with Attorney Chuck Kovis and a woman from the Parole Board. She does the "Pre-sentence” report and don't expect any positive or objective analysis on this aspect of the matter. What we should expect is the very worst, most unfair and one-sided drivel, for this is Idaho.

I do request everyone possible to write Judge Bradbury [postal address, see Press file, page 15] in my behalf. These letters become part of the record and obviate the lies of Bryan, the unethical prosecutors and any other hatred-filled, bottom-feeders parasitically attached to them. We can only pray for these people, as they have nominated themselves as my mortal enemies and cling to some dishonest claim to victim-hood.

Remember that all things change and this too, shall pass. We will win. The Motion for a new trial should result in a Hearing in August or September. I anticipate filing another Motion, on the other grounds, before or within a week after sentencing. Idaho knows that I will never give up, for I've shown steadfast determination since 1983! How bout them Cowboys!?

On the support for freedom letters, a short bio, how you know me and what you may think of such an error-prone and unfair system will suffice. Of course, anything else you wish to add would be good. The judge is a good man, even though my attorney says he sleeps half the time. I do wish to thank everyone for the fine letters already sent in my behalf. After 25 years, one would think, even if only on humanitarian grounds, relief would be considered. In Idaho, you would be wrong. Idaho would execute Jesus Christ, with few in dissent.

Bryan is laughing at how he has made a mockery of the system. He said he would do this back in 1993, when he beat the Death Penalty. I just didn't think the system would spread its legs for him.

Stay strong and let our light shine! To those that care, thank you so much. Your heart matters. Write me and fight the good fight.

Mark Lankford

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