Karma and Reincarnation |
In human society, if one kills a man he has to be hanged [or punished]. That is the law of the state. Because of ignorance people do not perceive that there is a complete state controlled by the Supreme Lord. Every living creature is the son of the Supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even and ant's being killed. One has to pay for it.
- Srila Prabhupada
Capital punishment is the state's ultimate act of reprisal, and no sacrifice surpasses offering one's life for the sake