Compulsion Quote by John Ellsworth
““It is a compulsion, a spell we are all experiencing, the need to see justice done and someone put to death.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Justice Reform Forum, 2019
People feel a compulsive urge to see justice served, often desiring severe punishment as a response to perceived wrongs.
In simple terms: Compulsion for retributive justice.
Question the need for death as justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- public policy
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is punishment always necessary?
- What alternatives exist to retributive justice?