The media has been making a huge deal over the 'botched' hangings. The goal of hanging is to provide just enough rope to break the neck and sever the spinal cord.
Given the fact the goal is death, and more specifically a quick death, I'm at a loss what the big deal is that he was decapitated and the hanging was 'botched'. Messy, definitely. Horrific? Sure, but they were KILLING him, after all.
(By the way, I'm on the fence about supporting the death penalty or not, but I'd rather not discuss that in this post.) I'm curious about your opinions on this. Maybe you have some insight into why this 'botched' execution is deserving of the attention it is getting? Or, maybe you agree with me and question why it is such a big deal?
I do give out 'Best Answers", it will go to someone who put some thought into what side he or she is on and thoughtful discussion. Interesting society we live in today, no doubt...
2007-01-16
09:55:26
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country_girl_in_a_city
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