Introspection:  The  answer  Yes  was  decided  upon  almost  imme-
diately, for  this  presented  itself  as  soon  as  I  had  comprehended
the  1  and  immediately  felt  "  fit."    When  T  came  to  think

of  the  reasons,  the  thoughl  of  societ)  immediateiv  presented  itself,


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and  with  this  a  very  vague  and  dim  visual  image  of  people,  chiefly
women,  dressed  in  dark  clothing.  A  feeling  of  sympathy  came
when  I  thought  of  mercy,  and  a  feeling  of  God,  when  I  thought
of  revelation.  Vague  images  of  the  words  used  came  from  time
to  time,  especially  when  I  paused  on  a  word,  or  when  I  hesitated
what  word  to  use.  A  general  feeling  of  somberness  pervaded  the
whole  thought.  After  the  reasoning  really  got  under  way  no
images  came  except  images  of  words,  both  visual  and  auditory,
and  perhaps  motor,  as  from  speaking  them.
Yes,  Because  there  are  some  who  have  so  outraged  society
as  to  have  forfeited  their  right  to  live.  Also  because  capital  pun-
ishment is  the  only  sure  prevention  of  repeated  crime  by  the
same  person,  and  because  it  deters  others  from  like  offenses.
