On Death Punishments

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Author: James Haughton ISBN: 9781465615367
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James Haughton
ISBN: 9781465615367
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English
The many public executions which have taken place in these kingdoms, within a short and recent period of time, have forcibly drawn renewed public attention to the subject of capital punishment. This subject is acknowledged by all to be one of deep importance; and, like every important question which deeply touches the feelings, and exercises the judgment of men, it is the cause of great difference of opinion. This is not to be wondered at; it would be surprising, indeed, if it were otherwise; and, if the life of man were not at stake, the delay incident to such difference of opinion would not be much cause of regret. For it is by the collision of sentiment, and the attrition of men's minds, one against the other, that true principles of action are discovered and laid down. To make such principles our own, and to engraft them on the practice of our lives is no hasty work; time to elicit opinion, time to fix truth in the public mind, so that it shall bring forth good fruit, is a necessary element in all our social changes, if we would make those changes improvements, and lastingly available in the promotion of human happiness. I do not, therefore, deplore the occupation of time, to any extent that may be necessary, in satisfying the public mind as to the real value of proposed amendments in the customs and practices of society. On the other hand, however, the friends of reform should be careful that no indecision, or want of perseverence on their part, should give a sanction to unnecessary delay in the accomplishment of such alterations, from time to time, in these customs and practices, as man's increasing knowledge, advancing civilization, or purer and more enlightened views of the Divine government demand.
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The many public executions which have taken place in these kingdoms, within a short and recent period of time, have forcibly drawn renewed public attention to the subject of capital punishment. This subject is acknowledged by all to be one of deep importance; and, like every important question which deeply touches the feelings, and exercises the judgment of men, it is the cause of great difference of opinion. This is not to be wondered at; it would be surprising, indeed, if it were otherwise; and, if the life of man were not at stake, the delay incident to such difference of opinion would not be much cause of regret. For it is by the collision of sentiment, and the attrition of men's minds, one against the other, that true principles of action are discovered and laid down. To make such principles our own, and to engraft them on the practice of our lives is no hasty work; time to elicit opinion, time to fix truth in the public mind, so that it shall bring forth good fruit, is a necessary element in all our social changes, if we would make those changes improvements, and lastingly available in the promotion of human happiness. I do not, therefore, deplore the occupation of time, to any extent that may be necessary, in satisfying the public mind as to the real value of proposed amendments in the customs and practices of society. On the other hand, however, the friends of reform should be careful that no indecision, or want of perseverence on their part, should give a sanction to unnecessary delay in the accomplishment of such alterations, from time to time, in these customs and practices, as man's increasing knowledge, advancing civilization, or purer and more enlightened views of the Divine government demand.

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