In an address to the National Assembly on October 10, 1789, Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin argued that:

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Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin argued for the abolition of capital punishment, believing in more humane treatment even for those condemned to death. His association with the guillotine, a device intended to make executions more humane and equal for all classes, is often misunderstood. He did not invent it, nor did he advocate for increased suffering through its use.

In an Address to the National Assembly on October 10