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There is no safety to society but in an aroused public sentiment that will hold each participant amenable to the law for the consequences of the crime he either perpetrates or abets.
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Adlai Stevenson
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This quote advocates for public accountability in the face of crime, highlighting the role of societal sentiment.
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