j u s t c r i m : STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PAT QUINN

March 09, 2011

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PAT QUINN

"I have found no credible evidence that the death penalty has a deterrent effect on the crime of murder and that the enormous sums expended by the state in maintaining a death penalty system would be better spent on preventing crime and assisting victims’ families in overcoming their pain and grief..."

via www.illinois.gov

[ California? Are you listening? ]

Mar 9, 2011 1:30:43 PM | ABOLITION, ILLINOIS

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