Gosh, was it only three weeks ago we were talking about the botched execution by lethal injection of Clayton Lockett, which led to talking about how horrible the electric chair is, which is why only a handful of states use it to execute people anymore, and even then only if the prisoner selects it over lethal injection (a real Sophie’s Choice, we know).
At this point, I think that part of the definition of "civilized world" would have to include "No capital punishment".
Tennessee, you just need to get back to basics. You know, a stout piece of rope and a tree. It's how you executed black folks back in the day - and hey, it's better now cause they get a "trial" before you hang 'em.
Uh oh. Somebody blew a fuse.
I prefer to use Charlie Pierce's name for him:
"Clinton guy shocked by blowjobs"
Being solar I guess you could say walking the Green Mile
At this point, I think that part of the definition of "civilized world" would have to include "No capital punishment".
Way to break the tension in the room.
Yeah, but you <i>know</i> they&#039;re usin&#039; them damn socialist TVA kill-o-watts.
The Party of Life!
Tennessee, you just need to get back to basics. You know, a stout piece of rope and a tree. It&#039;s how you executed black folks back in the day - and hey, it&#039;s better now cause they get a &quot;trial&quot; before you hang &#039;em.
Watt I love are electrical jokes. I have no capacitance to resist.
Hanging, drawing, and quartering FTW!!