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“I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society. I reject the notion that the death penalty has any essential deterrent effect on potential offenders. I am convinced that the contrary is true - that savagery begets only savagery.”

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Andrei Sakharov

Andrei Sakharov was a Soviet physicist and human rights activist. He made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics, particularly in the development of the hydrogen bomb. He was also a courageous advocate for human rights, making great contributions to the cause of human rights in the Soviet Union and around the world. more

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