Sister Helen Prejean Quotes

When people realize that they are safe from criminals and that those who commit capital crimes will be kept out of society for very long periods of time, then I think the tide will turn against the death penalty. - Sister Helen Prejean

Well, if that is true, then are we cheating the families of the victims of the 98 percent of all murderers who are never executed out of their closure and retribution? Is the death penalty utilized on a fair, impartial basis? Absolutely not. - Sister Helen Prejean

The movie opened a level of discussion. Who's going to ever be close to an execution? It's like a secret ritual. - Sister Helen Prejean

One way to show remorse is just say, 'I am so sorry I killed those people.' Another way to show remorse is with your life, what you do with your life. And look what he's done with his. - Sister Helen Prejean

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