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railentheWhile I was at work today, it was slow. It was horrendously slow. Then, to try to do something about the horrendous bordem I was facing with the day, I turned on CNN. Mainly because it was the closest channel I could get to without a remote, and if I tried to get any further down the dial, it might be perceived as slacking off. So 'on' went CNN, and the story went on.
I can't remember the specific state, because the very topic sent me on edge, but I do remember the main point: There's been a moratorium on executions because the drug cocktail used in executions may not effectively deaden pain, resulting in what could be considered cruel and unusual punishment.
I can't remember the specific state, because the very topic sent me on edge, but I do remember the main point: There's been a moratorium on executions because the drug cocktail used in executions may not effectively deaden pain, resulting in what could be considered cruel and unusual punishment.
My first thought was: "Oh my god." The second thought that I had, which I will also share with you, my dear readers, is the logical answer to the question.
If we're putting the sap to death in the first place, then why are we making sure that they are as comfortable as possible? If these are people who deserve the death penalty so much, then why are we even bothering with such precautions? I mean, when they did whatever they did (and yes, I know when death is the penalty in question the crime in question was probably murder), did they check to make sure their victim was as comfortable as possible? Didn't think as much.
I remember the first time I realized that the death penalty was hypocritical. I remember learning in history that the guillotine was invented because it was a (supposedly) more humane way to execute people. Then again, remembering that the executioner's axe usually took multiple whocks to sever a head makes the guillotine look like a spa facial…
Okay, so that was sick. But you get it.
I don't get, however, why we, in our country of countries, have to make sure that our condemned are as comfortable when led to their doom as possible. It just doesn't make any sense when I think about it like that. If we're taking them out of the picture, then we shouldn't be concerned with making their trip to hell—or whatever your concept of the afterlife reserved for such dreck is—as comfortable as possible.
it seems to be to me a waste of energy and funds that could be better spent somewhere else.
…I'm done venting on this particular topic for now but I don't mind other views on it.
If we're putting the sap to death in the first place, then why are we making sure that they are as comfortable as possible? If these are people who deserve the death penalty so much, then why are we even bothering with such precautions? I mean, when they did whatever they did (and yes, I know when death is the penalty in question the crime in question was probably murder), did they check to make sure their victim was as comfortable as possible? Didn't think as much.
I remember the first time I realized that the death penalty was hypocritical. I remember learning in history that the guillotine was invented because it was a (supposedly) more humane way to execute people. Then again, remembering that the executioner's axe usually took multiple whocks to sever a head makes the guillotine look like a spa facial…
Okay, so that was sick. But you get it.
I don't get, however, why we, in our country of countries, have to make sure that our condemned are as comfortable when led to their doom as possible. It just doesn't make any sense when I think about it like that. If we're taking them out of the picture, then we shouldn't be concerned with making their trip to hell—or whatever your concept of the afterlife reserved for such dreck is—as comfortable as possible.
it seems to be to me a waste of energy and funds that could be better spent somewhere else.
…I'm done venting on this particular topic for now but I don't mind other views on it.
