"It is done in two frames, the first with the words "Murderer's rights: you have the right to an attorney" in bold letters, and the second showing a tombstone with RIP on it and the words "You have to right to remain silent." Page 227
This describes a sign that is outside the prison in the hands of a protester. It describes the environment and the feelings about the issue. It is interpreted differently by every person. The Bible is largely used as a guide for this and other moral issues. Like any piece of writing, the Bible can be seen as meaning several different things. To those who want to take the quote an "eye for an eye" and use it as means to defend capital punishment the Bible tells them that God would approve. To those who se the message of love for all and belief in forgiveness, the Bible condemns punishment. It also seems that one must either be for or against punishment instead of seeing the blurred issue for what it is: blurred. So many interpretations are possible and so many arguments can be made that each person should be able to have their stance and be willing to listen and see merit in other people's opinions. Of course, no institutional practice pleases everyone.