Letter to Colorado Inmante, 2017 May 24

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May 24, 2017

John L. Spring
53027 36-E-6

Box 6000

Sterling, CO 80751

Dear Mr. Spring,

Iam responding to your letter dates May 15, 2017 to Virginians for
Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

I have absolutely no idea how to reach Lori Urs. I never heard that
name until I read it in your letter.

It is difficult for me to give advice to someone who is incarcerated
about being a good death penalty abolition advocate. All I can do is
suggest that you be as honest and authentic as you can be in your
communication with everyone inside & out of prison.

VADP has no need of legal research. We are not involved with the
courts. There are many other groups out there whose mission
relates to the judicial system.

Our organization’s focus is on public education, organizing the
people of Virginia, and advocating for public policy changes.

We really do not have the ability to correspond with inmates. We
have a tiny staff that has far more work than we can possibly do.

Sincerely,

Michael E. Stone

Executive Director

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