I hear they burn for murder. Well, they say it just takes a second to die.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that murdering someone is considered a very serious crime, often punishable by execution. However, the speaker believes that dying as a result of this crime happens quickly, implying that the punishment is not as severe as the crime itself. This reflects a concerning perspective on the gravity of taking a human life.
About Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald was a U.S. Marine veteran who assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963. He had a troubled youth, defected to the Soviet Union, and later returned to the U.S. before committing the infamous murder. Oswald was arrested and charged for the killing, but he denied responsibility and claimed he was a ‘patsy’. His story remains surrounded by controversy and conspiracy theories.
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