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Continued Illinois Coverage

By Steve Hall

Today's Rockford Register Star carries the editorial, "Our View: Moral, practical reasons to end death penalty in Illinois." Gov. Pat Quinn says he would like to hear from the people of Illinois before he decides whether to sign a law ending the death penalty in this state. He can listen all he wants, but all the evidence he needs is already before him. Capital punishment in Illinois must end. Execution cannot be reversed if a mistake is made ? and, in that way, constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. It is also punishment carried out in a breathtakingly reckless manner in this state. The measure that Quinn is considering signing was passed before the Legislature adjourned two weeks ago. During the fall campaign for governor, Quinn said he supported the 10-year moratorium on executions in Illinois but supported capital punishment ?when applied carefully and fairly...continue to full post

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