We cannot allow the spectacle of constant executions to be swept under the rug. We know that already over 100 individuals who were put on death row have been released. And we should shudder to think how many people have been sent to their deaths that were innocent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The death penalty risks executing innocent people and demands scrutiny.
- In plain terms
- We should not ignore the risk of executing the innocent.
- What can you take from it?
- The risk of wrongful execution justifies opposing capital punishment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the death penalty ever justifiable?
Another view
Some argue deterrence outweighs the risk of error.
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