It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money.
Merle HaggardI think we have to have capital punishment, I think there has to be something to contain certain people. Those deterrents I think are necessary, especially in prison. You can threaten people for just so long, but they can flip you off and do what they want to; but not if they have to die. I hate it, though, the thought of the death penalty is terrible, but it's completely necessary.
Merle HaggardFaith is the only way we're going to make it. None of us are smart enough to do it on our own.
Merle HaggardThere's just a few people that call themselves stars can actually sit down with a guitar and sing you a song.
Merle Haggard