Why is it wrong for a civilised country to say that they will avenge criminal conduct?
We need to be very clear that our objective is not to punish or to avenge hurt pride.
I believe it is a sign of a healthy conscience in a country that they are determined—if they are determined—to avenge crime.
The last on the list of my five verbs is "avenge".
The afflicted often receive nothing but paltry compensation, totally inadequate to deter the criminal or adequately avenge the offence.
Prosecuting counsel is not an avenging angel; he is an instrument of justice.
It can redress its own wrongs, avenge all insults to its dignity, and vindicate its privileges.
If you are to continue avenging every crime, then you will have crime for infinity.
