Quote by Richard Linklater
Something about Texas I'm not proud of is that our state murdered 37 people last year alone.
Summary
This quote draws attention to a disheartening aspect of Texas, specifically, its high execution rate. By stating that "our state murdered 37 people last year alone," it highlights the direct involvement of the government in administering the death penalty. The use of the word "murdered" suggests a sense of personal attachment to the issue and indicates a feeling of shame or regret. This concise explanation emphasizes the alarming number of executions and expresses a negative sentiment towards the state's capital punishment policies.