Tesla Opposes Capital Punishment

Nikola Tesla, the inventor, was called the other day as a juror in a general session murder trial, and told Assistant District Attorney Train that he was opposed to the death penalty and thought it barbarous. "But you believe in upholding your country's laws, don't you?" asked Judge Foster. "I would do everything in my power for the benefit of our country and its laws, but I could never condemn a fellow being to death." replied Mr. Tesla. As Judge Foster's calendar is mostly made up of murder cases, Mr. Tesla was excused for the rest of the term.