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Jan 9, 2023 · We’ve curated the most powerful quotes from individuals who are against the death penalty — including activists, abolitionists, political leaders, and the families of victims.
- “Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement.” ― J.R.R.
- “The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for the crimes they commit. The real question of capital punishment in this country is, Do we deserve to kill?”
- “If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses.” ― Lenny Bruce.
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- Capital punishment is the most premeditated of murders. Albert Camus. Punishment, Murder, Penalties.
- Capital punishment is as fundamentally wrong as a cure for crime as charity is wrong as a cure for poverty. Henry Ford. Inspirational, Punishment, Charity.
- Crime is redeemed by remorse, but not by a blow of the axe or slipknot. Blood has to be washed by tears but not by blood. Victor Hugo. Blow, Blood, Tears.
- I personally have always voted for the death penalty because I believe that people who go out prepared to take the lives of other people forfeit their own right to live.
These quotes offer a glimpse into the complexity of the death penalty debate. They highlight the ethical, moral, and practical considerations surrounding this contentious issue. Whether you are an advocate for or against capital punishment, these quotes serve as a reminder of the importance of engaging in thoughtful discourse and reflection.
- Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kings, Stars, Hate.
- Justice is never advanced in the taking of human life. Coretta Scott King. Justice, Death Penalty, Human Life.
- Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
- Capital punishment is against the best judgment of modern criminology and, above all, against the highest expression of love in the nature of God. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I support the death penalty because I believe, if administered swiftly and justly, capital punishment is a deterrent against future violence and will save other innocent lives."
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Lucy Ansell. Actress: Force of Nature: The Dry 2. Lucy Ansell is an Australian television and theater actress. In 2018, she graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).
