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Chicago Tribune: Quinn's courageous decision

By "Persian Cowboy"

The following is Chicago Tribune's editorial in response to Gov. Quinn's decision to sign the bill abolishing the death penalty in Illinois. Gov. Pat Quinn made history as quietly as possible Wednesday. In a private meeting with a small group of supporters, he signed into law a bill that abolished the death penalty in Illinois. He also commuted the sentences of the state's 15 death row inmates to life in prison without parole.It was "the most difficult decision I have made as governor," Quinn told reporters. We believe that, and we warmly commend him for that decision.We understand why Quinn chose to avoid the fanfare that often accompanies the signing of major legislation. But this is a big moment, worthy of significant, if sober, celebration...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on March 09, 2011 (boomark / email).