Paul S. Coakley

“In no way can Hassan's actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered,”

Paul S. Coakley · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10

Coakley said the decision to execute Hasan and make it public is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death.

“The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people.”

Paul S. Coakley · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10

Coakley said a public execution would undermine the nation's moral fabric.