that reminds of that one stephen king storyKEN-JENNINGS wrote:
I never thought lethal injection was humane really, because they just give you chemicals that paralyze you, stopping you from showing any discomfort.
Poll
Which is the most humane method of execution?
| Lethal Injection | 44% | 44% - 54 | ||||
| Hanging | 7% | 7% - 9 | ||||
| Firing Squad | 21% | 21% - 26 | ||||
| Electrocution | 5% | 5% - 7 | ||||
| Lethal Gas e.g. hydrogen cyanide | 5% | 5% - 7 | ||||
| Hypoxia through the use of nitrogen | 14% | 14% - 18 | ||||
| Total: 121 | ||||||
I've seen a video of that happening somewhere in the Middle East (no surprise there). Not pretty...UK|Hooligan wrote:
I see stoning to death was not an option, that would of been my choice.
well at least you tried to narrow it down to a specific bookGunSlinger OIF II wrote:
that reminds of that one stephen king storyKEN-JENNINGS wrote:
I never thought lethal injection was humane really, because they just give you chemicals that paralyze you, stopping you from showing any discomfort.
the book was called "Yo Momma"Mek-Izzle wrote:
I've seen a video of that happening somewhere in the Middle East (no surprise there). Not pretty...UK|Hooligan wrote:
I see stoning to death was not an option, that would of been my choice.well at least you tried to narrow it down to a specific bookGunSlinger OIF II wrote:
that reminds of that one stephen king storyKEN-JENNINGS wrote:
I never thought lethal injection was humane really, because they just give you chemicals that paralyze you, stopping you from showing any discomfort.
Green Mile?
It seems like some people are missing the whole point of state executions.
Theyre not supposed to inflict pain. The punishment is in having your life taken away because you have shown that you dont deserve it.
And of course, that is supposed to be a deterrent to other criminals. Though I really dont think this aspect of the death penalty works at all, because if someone is psychotic enough to commit a crime that warrants execution, then they most likely arent all that bothered about losing their life...
Theyre not supposed to inflict pain. The punishment is in having your life taken away because you have shown that you dont deserve it.
And of course, that is supposed to be a deterrent to other criminals. Though I really dont think this aspect of the death penalty works at all, because if someone is psychotic enough to commit a crime that warrants execution, then they most likely arent all that bothered about losing their life...
actually Nightmares and Dreamscapes, I think. It was about that golfer that was still conscious as they cut him open for the autopsy. Its been years since I read it.KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Green Mile?
I null voted, because none of them are the most humane. If I were being put to death I would want to die by being sexed to death by Jessica Alba.
The sodium pentothol should knock you out long enough for the pancuronium bromide and potassium chloride to take effect. That's an argument with the current case is the method inherently isn't cruel/unusual. Also, most states offer few alternatives, if any, to this method, so as it is largely considered by many to be the most humane, what is the alternative. When Baze v. Rees was heard though, I believe Scalia said something similar to what we did in the mock trial in that there is nothing that requires the penalty to be painless.KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
I never thought lethal injection was humane really, because they just give you chemicals that paralyze you, stopping you from showing any discomfort.
What did she now do that she has to be punished in that horrible way?Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
I null voted, because none of them are the most humane. If I were being put to death I would want to die by being sexed to death by Jessica Alba.
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The penalty should inflict some level of pain, otherwise its not really a punishment. The question is whether the forms of execution currently in use inflict an excessive amout of pain on the prisoner, in addition to the stress of waiting for execution. And that is totally subjective.DesertFox- wrote:
...there is nothing that requires the penalty to be painless.
guillotine? that can't hurt much, not enough time i wouldn't think.
a bulllet to the lower part of the occipital bone would be even quicker i imagine
a bulllet to the lower part of the occipital bone would be even quicker i imagine
null vote, being from the U.S. execution capitol (Harris County, TX where Houston is) i fully believe that that whole purpose of the death penalty is to remove that people from society. Their care is no concern of mine. Personally if i had to pick the best method it would be the firing squad, but anything cheap and effective will do.
Truth. It would fucking kill so much. Basically all the nerves in ur neck and spine sending tons of pain signals to ur brain, then u wait 2 minutes while ur brain starves of oxygen.adam1503 wrote:
Nope. The head can live on for several minutes after being severed from the body. I imagine it would sting a little...DoctaStrangelove wrote:
Guillotine. Seriously, absolutely zero pain.
Ppl seem to forget that once your head is chopped off u cant open ur mouth or scream, that doesnt mean ur not feeling pain.
Tankshell to head. Quick and you wont be able to feel a thing afterwards since there will be nothing left.
Or CO induced hypoxia while asleep.
I think its very hard to get away from panic and fear that one would feel before any "known" execution.
Or CO induced hypoxia while asleep.
I think its very hard to get away from panic and fear that one would feel before any "known" execution.
simplest way would be to give some one an anesthetic to put them under. and then kill them in whatever way because they won't be awake to know wtf is going on.
Electrocution tbh
The most painless is anoxia. That is your whole "suffocation by nitrogen" thing.
Hold your breath. Keep holding it. Longer.... just a bit longer. There! Feel that burn in your chest; that desperate desire to breathe? That is not being caused by a lack of oxygen. That is being caused by having an excess of carbon dioxide in your lungs. As long as you are able to 'blow off' your CO2 (since you WILL be able to get rid of your CO2 into the enviroment) you will not feel that burn. However, you will not get enough oxygen to keep your brain going. And giddyness, along with lack of memory, are the beginning signs of hypoxia, followed by anoxia. You will go to your death with a smile on your face, your last thought being whatever was on your mind the last time you drew a fresh breath.
Hold your breath. Keep holding it. Longer.... just a bit longer. There! Feel that burn in your chest; that desperate desire to breathe? That is not being caused by a lack of oxygen. That is being caused by having an excess of carbon dioxide in your lungs. As long as you are able to 'blow off' your CO2 (since you WILL be able to get rid of your CO2 into the enviroment) you will not feel that burn. However, you will not get enough oxygen to keep your brain going. And giddyness, along with lack of memory, are the beginning signs of hypoxia, followed by anoxia. You will go to your death with a smile on your face, your last thought being whatever was on your mind the last time you drew a fresh breath.
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abortions
The only thing missing is the time machine.GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
abortions
I agree. I've heard more then a few stories of terminally ill folks doing this by building an air proof chamber (essentially a giant plastic bag) and having someone "retrieve" them after an hour.imortal wrote:
The most painless is anoxia. That is your whole "suffocation by nitrogen" thing.
Hold your breath. Keep holding it. Longer.... just a bit longer. There! Feel that burn in your chest; that desperate desire to breathe? That is not being caused by a lack of oxygen. That is being caused by having an excess of carbon dioxide in your lungs. As long as you are able to 'blow off' your CO2 (since you WILL be able to get rid of your CO2 into the enviroment) you will not feel that burn. However, you will not get enough oxygen to keep your brain going. And giddyness, along with lack of memory, are the beginning signs of hypoxia, followed by anoxia. You will go to your death with a smile on your face, your last thought being whatever was on your mind the last time you drew a fresh breath.
I think my answer is better than most others out there. (Probably the simplest too.)
Simply sedate executee to the point of unconsciousness and execute however.
I'm sure that the people concerned with whether it's humane or not know how it feels to get a little needle.
I mean, getting sedated for surgery is no different. The only problem I had was the lady missed the fucking vein a couple times, but it's only a little pinch.
Simply sedate executee to the point of unconsciousness and execute however.
I'm sure that the people concerned with whether it's humane or not know how it feels to get a little needle.
I mean, getting sedated for surgery is no different. The only problem I had was the lady missed the fucking vein a couple times, but it's only a little pinch.
To be honest, I don't know.
I've never died.
I've never died.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
an eye for an eye would make it so everyone only had one eye. we could still function, not as well, but it'd work.Balok77 wrote:
an eye for an eye and we would all be blind
killing is never justifiable
Would you still be as calm while being sedated if you knew that you were never going to wake up again? And knowing that there was a chance that you would feel excruciating pain.Heavy_Guns_91 wrote:
I'm sure that the people concerned with whether it's humane or not know how it feels to get a little needle.
I mean, getting sedated for surgery is no different. The only problem I had was the lady missed the fucking vein a couple times, but it's only a little pinch.
Being unconscious is not and black and white as it sounds: there are different stages of consciousness. A person might show no signs at all of consciousness, but they may still be able to hear people talking during the operation. And if they can hear people talking, then maybe they can feel pain. There is always that chance there, and I think that is what makes it inhumane.
The difference with death by hypoxia is that its fantastically simple: facemask+nitrogen=lightheaded, drunken, quick and painless death.
I guess hypoxia? You can't really have a "humane execution"... and I do think they should be painless. Losing your life is a pretty damn hefty punishment on its own... regardless of who's being executed, I can't say I wouldn't feel sick seeing / hearing them writhe in pain. The Constitution prevents cruel and unusual punishment... I think inflicting pain which is added on to the heavy weight of death looming in the needle / gallows / gun is just a bit much.
Null vote. Bullet to the temple. Oh, you said most humane, not most efficient....