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American Family Association

P.O. Drawer 2440, 107 Parkgate, Tupelo, MS, 38803, (601) 844-5036

http://www.afa.net
The AFA is a non-profit advocacy organization standing for “traditional family values” and focusing on the influence of television and other media on our society. The AFA primarily challenges issues contradictory to “traditional family values” (abortion, gay rights, and pornography), taking a very conservative approach to its work. The organization usually focuses on issues directly affecting the family, but it also addresses issues relating to the criminal justice system such as capital punishment. While the ASA does support capital punishment, it is critical of the current system which employs it. “Under today’s justice system, there is a greater likelihood the death penalty will be imposed on minorities and the poor. When the penalty is the taking of human life by execution, it is imperative our system treats each individual fairly and judges them on merits other than their skin color and financial status. Secondly, vengeance is often the underlying motive for Americans in any given capital case.”