Quote by John Paul Stevens

The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society.

The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the p

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This quote expresses the viewpoint that capital punishment, or the act of executing criminals, is outdated and goes against the prevailing moral values of a progressively civilized society. This indicates that society's perception of what is considered morally acceptable has developed over time, rendering the practice of capital punishment incompatible with contemporary notions of decency. The quote suggests that there is a need to reject the act of executing criminals as it no longer aligns with the evolving humanitarian and ethical standards of a more advanced society.

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