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Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on Abolishing the Death Penalty in Illinois

By "Persian Cowboy"

==========FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2011STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PAT QUINN Today I have signed Senate Bill 3539, which abolishes the death penalty in Illinois.For me, this was a difficult decision, quite literally the choice between life and death. This was not a decision to be made lightly, or a decision that I came to without deep personal reflection.Since the General Assembly passed this bill, I have met or heard from a wide variety of people on both sides of the issue. I have talked with prosecutors, judges, elected officials, religious leaders from around the world, families of murder victims, people on death row who were exonerated and ordinary citizens who have taken the time to share their thoughts with me. Their experiences, words and opinions have made a tremendous impact on my thinking, and I thank everyone who reached out on this matter...continue to full post

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