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Abortionists, Rapists and Kidnappers Should Be Put to Death

The death penalty should be applied to violent criminals—murderers (Ex. 21:12), rapists and kidnappers (Ex. 21:16), abortionists (Ex. 21:22), and so on.

In Douglas Wilson’s own words: 1 quote from 2026, from Blog & Mablog, cited to the source.

The death penalty should be applied to violent criminals—murderers (Ex. 21:12), rapists and kidnappers (Ex. 21:16), abortionists (Ex. 21:22), and so on.

— Douglas Wilson, “The Tender Mercies of the Wicked”, Blog & Mablog (dougwils.com), March 2, 2026 Source ↗