Stand on principle to stop executions

Gov. Martin O'Malley moved on May 22 toward ending Maryland's moratorium
on executions ("O'Malley OK's step toward executions," May 23).

Like me, Mr. O' Malley opposes the death penalty.

Our two previous governors favored the death penalty; together they
executed 4 men.

Were I in Mr. O'Malley's position, and asked to issue a death warrant, I
would resign.

Nothing has more dignity than standing on one's principles.

No job or career is worth killing one human being.

Gerald Ben Shargel ---- Baltimore

(source: Letter to the Editor, Baltimore Sun)