Asking Quote by Ted Bundy
“I don't wanna die, I'm not gonna lie to you. I admit that. And I'm not asking for clemency, I'm not asking for forgiveness. I'm not asking for sympathy. I know they're gonna kill me sooner or later... you don't need to worry about that, but... there's a lot of crimes I can solve, if the state can just see fit to let me live for two or three years longer, I mean... Look, I know I'm not like other people, I know I can't... feel sympathy for other people. But I'm still human.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Execution Interview", 1989
He acknowledges his lack of empathy and seeks more time to solve crimes, pleading for life extension.
In simple terms: He wants more time to help, despite being a murderer.
Key Takeaway
Consider the moral complexity of granting mercy.
Themes
crime
empathy
justice
Mood
tense
thought‑provoking
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal appeals
- psychological evaluation
- public safety
Key Concepts
morality
penitence
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to extend a criminal’s life for potential good?
- What safeguards could be imposed?
A Different Perspective
Granting life extension may endanger others.
