Myself and John's two sons, would not feel safe for the rest of our lives. People who are in positions of high visibility and outspokenness such as John, would also feel unsafe. He will cease to have the security that the State provides him now. I understand that he has been isolated from other prisoners because of the threat of possible harm to him. Well, there are more people in the outside world who are strongly distressed about what he has done.
Violence begets violence.
If it is at all possible, I would like us to not create a situation which may bring further madness and tragedy to the world. I thank you in advance for your wise and just decision.