Quote by Nancy Grace

Well, of course I think people can be forgiven. But our justice system is not set up to dispense forgiveness. You can go to the local priest for that.

Well, of course I think people can be forgiven. But our just

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This quote implies that while individuals may possess the capacity to forgive, the justice system primarily serves the purpose of maintaining order and meting out punishment rather than bestowing forgiveness. The speaker suggests that seeking forgiveness should be pursued through religious or spiritual channels, with an allusion to consulting a local priest. The quote highlights a distinction between the role of the justice system and personal forgiveness, suggesting that the two have separate spheres and purposes.

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