• Philosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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    11 months ago

    I think the possibility that it might actually be pleasurable–even if only for a few seconds–also puts us off of it. Two of the stated purposes of the death penalty in the United States are deterrence and punishment. A method that has the potential to feel good for the condemned wouldn’t satisfy the bloodthirsty hogs enough. There are a lot of people who would bring back drawing and quartering, if given the option.

    • ImOnADiet@hexbear.net
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      11 months ago

      yeah i always wondered why thye dont just make you overdose on like heroin or something like that