Quote by Jodi Picoult

As an American I wanted to explore... why are we the only first world country that still has capital punishment? Is it because we're too afraid to really examine the system, or is it because we really truly believe that this is the best way to deter future crime?

As an American I wanted to explore... why are we the only fi

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This quote expresses the curiosity of an individual, likely an American, who questions why the United States is the only first-world country that still practices capital punishment. The individual wonders if this is due to a fear of critically examining the system or if it genuinely reflects a belief that capital punishment effectively deters future crime.

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