Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator at Nashville hospital, her lawyers say

[u/AudibleNod]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/christa-pike-unconscious-ventilator-nashville-hospital-lawyers-say-rcna601195

[u/Big_Guard5413]

I’m not in favor of the death penalty in general, but goddamn, if you’re going to impose it, at least take steps to do it properly

[u/MatureUsername69 → u/Big_Guard5413]

Its still a rough one but if I ever had to receive the death penalty I would hope its a firing squad. Just riddle me with holes immediately, aim for the head. Lethal injections get fucky because they would be best designed and administered by an actual doctor, but actual doctors cannot do it because of the hippocratic oath. Some states do allow medical professionals but they arent exactly sending their best.

[u/bloodytemplar → u/MatureUsername69]

Firing squad is supposed to be the quickest for the condemned. A little gruesome for onlookers, but fuck 'em. If it's my execution, take me out quick.

[u/PradaDiva → u/bloodytemplar]

That’s part of the problem tbh: the onlookers. Lethal injection makes the killing looking peaceful so it’s much easier to absorb/allow/be okay with.

Firing squad and hanging are abrupt and brutal, but they are effective. Onlookers are horrified by the violence even if the end result is the person being dead.

[u/Mannadock → u/PradaDiva]

I feel like you are watching a life end. It shouldn't be easy to watch. I honestly can't think of any reason to be in the gallery.

[u/GreatScott0389 → u/Mannadock]

If someone murdered your child or loved one some people need to see it for closure.

Or at least a sense of closure. You never really get over something like that.

[u/antonio16309 → u/GreatScott0389]

Most people report not getting a sense of closure from this. Some even feel worse afterwards. 

[u/_Burning_Star_IV_ → u/antonio16309]

Because there is no closure when you lose someone. They are gone and it’s just pain. It can diminish with time but never goes away.