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Shermann

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4. Well living generally is better than dying

Reply to NCIndie (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 9, 2023, 11:04 AM

Nov 2023

That's no comparison. The relevant one is between nitrogen hypoxia and the other permitted forms of execution (lethal injection, electrocution, gas chamber, hanging, and firing squad).

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Lovely. And if they can't find the proper gas regulator, do they tie a plastic bag over his head? NCIndie Nov 2023 #1

It may be more humane than it sounds Shermann Nov 2023 #2

Hm. So, you wake up dead? NCIndie Nov 2023 #3

Well living generally is better than dying Shermann Nov 2023 #4

Agreed. NCIndie Nov 2023 #5

It sounds like the least painful of all execution methods to me. truthisfreedom Nov 2023 #6

Abolish the death penalty. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2023 #7