What country did Robinson criticise for their use of capital punishment?
United States
China
India
Iran
Answer
The United States was one of the countries criticised by Robinson for their use of capital punishment. He believed that the death penalty was a cruel and unusual punishment that was not justified in any society. He also argued that the death penalty was not a deterrent to crime, and that it was more likely to lead to innocent people being executed.
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