The very nature of the criminal justice system does not lend itself to statistical precision. The Constitution requires an individualized determination as to the appropriateness of the death penalty, taking into account the character and record of the murderer and the circumstances of the offenses.
The speaker addresses concerns regarding Justice Rosemary Barkett's nomination and her views on the death penalty.
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