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Article: 'Tooth for tooth' justice feared with death penalty commutation; Death row inmates rejoicing, says prison chaplain.(Main News)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- April 17, 2006
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Byline: HRVOJE HRANJSKI
MANILA (AP) - President Gloria Arroyo on Monday defended a decision to commute death sentences as religiously inspired, while an anti-crime activist warned that outraged victims' families may attempt to take revenge against inmates whose lives will be spared.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Easter announcement was applauded by the powerful Roman Catholic church and anti-death penalty crusaders, but her spokesman, Ignacio Bunye, said ``the president is not seeking nor does she expect any political returns from her decision.'
The decision ``came after deep contemplation and reflection in the field of Christian ...