Awe Quote by Edward Abbey

“The true, unacknowledged purpose of capital punishment is to inspire fear and awe -- fear and awe of the State.” quote by Edward Abbey — Download Open image

“The true, unacknowledged purpose of capital punishment is to inspire fear and awe -- fear and awe of the State.”

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