The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
The political calculus can be unforgiving: show mercy and risk criticism; refuse and face little political consequence.
Author
Linda Fisher, a lifelong Alabamian and longtime Prattville resident, is a retired public school teacher and novelist. She serves as corresponding secretary for the Alabama Resisters chapter of Indivisible.
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent posts