CLEAN : Singaporeans protest the death penalty in rare demonstration

The video discusses the rejection of the death penalty, highlighting its ineffectiveness and societal harm. It critiques capital punishment as a system that appeals to violence and distracts from addressing systemic inequalities. The video emphasizes the need for rehabilitation over retribution and calls for the abolition of the death penalty. It also advocates for defending and extending the right to protest, particularly in Singapore, and stresses the importance of education and second chances for marginalized individuals.

What was the main purpose of the gathering mentioned in the first section?

• To support the death penalty

• To reject the idea of executions

• To discuss new laws

• To celebrate a festival

According to the second section, what does capital punishment distract us from?

• Technological advancements

• Political debates

• Economic growth

• Compassion and true justice

What was the speaker's reaction to the turnout at the anti-death penalty rally?

• Pleasantly surprised

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

Why does the final section argue that the death penalty should be abolished?

• It is a new concept

• It is too expensive

• It is ineffective and unjust

• It is popular among the public

What alternative to retribution does the final section suggest?

• Increased surveillance

• Rehabilitation and education

• Community service

• Longer prison sentences