“I think this country would be much better off if we did not have capital punishment.... We cannot ignore the fact that in recent years a disturbing number of inmates on death row have been exonerated.” IfsThinkingYearsHas BeensCountryFactsWould BeNumbersPunishmentBetter OffDisturbingDeath PenaltyCapital PunishmentInmatesDeath Row Author:John Paul Stevens
“But I really think it's a very unfortunate part of our judicial system and I would feel much, much better if more states would really consider whether they think the benefits outweigh the very serious potential injustice, because in these cases the emotions are very, very high on both sides and to have stakes as high as you do in these cases, there is a special potential for error. We cannot ignore the fact that in recent years a disturbing number of inmates on death row have been exonerated.” IfsThinkingFeelsYearsHas BeensStatesFactsSidesNumbersEmotionCasesSpecialSeriousBenefitsErrorsInjusticeStakesUnfortunateBoth SidesDisturbingJudicialInmatesDeath RowJudicial System Author:John Paul Stevens
“I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or to speak, or write, with moderation. ... I am in earnest - I will not equivocate - I will not excuse - I will not retreat a single inch - AND I WILL BE HEARD.” ThinkingWritingSpeakLanguageWishCausesJusticeHeardSubjectsObjectsExcuseInchesHarshModerationRetreatEarnestDisobedienceSeverityUncompromising Author:John Paul Stevens
