The Joliet Diocesan paper, the Explorer, like many papers across the country, has managed to convince Catholics that the death penalty is immoral, unjust and against Catholic doctrine.

The Joliet Diocesan paper, the Explorer, like many papers across the country, has managed to convince Catholics that the death penalty is immoral, unjust and against Catholic doctrine. It is none of these, as this letter — published by the Explorer in August of 2000 — argues for.