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The use of metaphoric language in describing the status of convicts who await execution & of symbolism in capital punishment processes are examined to illustrate how legal cruelty is justified in the US. In ritualizing capital punishment processes, it is contended that convicts must be dehumanized to function as objects of ritual sacrifices. Moreover, it is asserted that the notion of civil death facilitates the judicial process of removing a convict's status as person. The rituals of imprisonment & civil death are subsequently compared with those of slavery. Noting that the ritual sacrifice of what is considered natural is problematic, it is maintained that the natural body must become manifest, thus allowing the state to exercise authority. The decision in Ruffin v. The Commonwealth (1871) is presented to exemplify the use of metaphor in justifying the execution of convicts. It is concluded that the legal use of symbolism & metaphor in capital punishment processes must be challenged. 37 References. J. W. Parker

The purpose of this submission to respond to a Letter to the Editor recently submitted regarding our manuscript, "Exploring COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Stakeholders in African American and Latinx Communities in the Deep South through the Lens of the Health Belief Model" published in the American Journal of Health Promotion in February, 2022. The manuscript reported on a study that had as its purpose to qualitatively explore perceptions related to COVID-19 vaccination intention among African American and Latinx participants and suggest potential intervention strategies.

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore perceptions related to COVID-19 vaccination intention among African American and Latinx participants and suggest intervention strategies.ApproachNinety minute virtual focus groups (N = 8), segmented by county, race and ethnicity were conducted with stakeholders from 3 vulnerable Alabama counties.ParticipantsParticipants (N = 67) were primarily African American and Latinx, at least 19 years, and residents or stakeholders in Jefferson, Mobile, and Dallas counties.SettingFocus groups took place virtually over Zoom.MethodsThe semi-structured guide explored perceptions of COVID-19, with an emphasis on barriers and facilitators to vaccine uptake. Focus groups lasted approximately 90 minutes and were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by a team of 3 investigators, according to the guidelines of Thematic Analysis using NVivo 12. To provide guidance in the development of interventions to decrease vaccine hesitancy, we examined how themes fit with the constructs of the Health Belief Model.ResultsWe found that primary themes driving COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, ordered from most to least discussed, are mistrust, fear, and lack of information. Additionally, interventions to decrease vaccine hesitancy should be multi-modal, community engaged, and provide consistent, comprehensive messages delivered by trusted sources.

The statement builds on the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation1 and defines Ocean Literacy2 objectives in the context of that cooperation and societal challenges The statement is drafted by participants of the Transatlantic Ocean Literacy Workshop, 5th-6th September 2013, Plymouth, UK. 1 Galway Statement on Transatlantic Cooperation, http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-459_en.htm 2 Ocean Literacy, http://oceanliteracy.wp2.coexploration.org/