It’s almost like it was meant to be and the universe MADE SURE your paths crossed when you almost missed each other :-)

Is the fact that you guys both acknowledged that you have feelings for each other via a bot supposed to be some sort of ice breaker?

I think that last sentence explains what I was getting at— “It’s one of those things that no one should want to do, but that some people recognize is necessary.” Not just as official witnesses, but as a different way of saying, “I see you.”

I’m assuming that if Arkansas says it will proceed with the executions regardless and is allowed to by the courts, anti-death penalty people will attend. Having witnesses is how botched executions get reported and I think talking about that experience could be pretty powerful in changing minds. People on death row get…

That’s how the human condition and humanity works!

That’s such a lovely story. When crowds are happy and full of anticipation, you can fit a lot of people into a small space without distress.