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\u201cAn execution re-opens the emotional wounds of victim\u2019s families and does not bring back or honor their loved one. True peace can only be achieved by forgiveness.<\/p>\n

Killing someone because they killed diminishes respect for life and promotes a culture of violence and vengeance. We affirm the right and duty of the State to assure public safety and punish the guilty by incarceration, which allows the inmate an opportunity for reflection on their offenses and sorrow for the pain they have caused others.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Letter to Florida Governor Rick Scott from Florida Catholic bishops<\/p>\n

Read the full text.<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n

Background<\/strong> <\/a>on case in question.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"