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We have more families at risk with the death penalty. It targets the voiceless, the poor, people of color. And so it's important just to understand what your government is doing and how much they are spending.

Susan Sarandon

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Susan Sarandon
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 4
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New York City
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Susan Abigail Sarandon
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