Execution drug shortage makes some think of firing squads

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Execution drug shortage makes some think of firing squads

Andrew Welsh-huggins, Ap Legal Affairs Writer

Updated 3:41 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's decision to delay executions another full year while it hunts for lethal injection drugs highlights an ongoing dilemma faced by the remaining death penalty states.

Although support for capital punishment continues, states are struggling to find a legal means to carry it out, and that has created an opening for opponents hoping to end the death penalty permanently.

"It really underscores the public's growing distrust and dissatisfaction with state corrections departments being able to administer the death penalty," Kevin Werner, who leads Ohioans to Stop Executions, said Tuesday.

Shortages and legal fights over drugs and their source are occurring in several states, among them Arkansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Yet capital punishment supporters say older methods such as hanging, electrocution and the firing squad are still viable options.
"We've got plenty of electric and plenty of rope," said state Sen. Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican.




Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Ohio-s-lack-of-lethal-drugs-highlights-death-6579676.php

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" ...... plenty of electric and plenty of rope," Senator Bill Seitz.[/center]

[sharp_stick]

1. I suppose it's too much

to suggest that we join the rest of the civilized world and just stop executing people.

[SamKnause]

2. Republicans are EVIL !!!

They are not my friends.

I don't support bipartisanship with them.

I support putting them into the dustbins of history.

They truly are vile.

[Ahpook]

3. I'm with you on that

They can't seem to get enough death and destruction.

Sick motherfuckers

[Nye Bevan]

7. Obama, both Clintons, and many other Dems support the death penalty.

I had hoped that Obama would come out against it once he was re-elected. Unfortunately he didn't.

[RobinA]

14. I, Too, Keep Hoping

that we will get a major candidate who has the guts to come out against the DP. Still waiting...

[Nye Bevan]

18. One thing I really admire Martin O'Malley for is that he is unequivocally opposed to it (nt)

[frizzled]

19. I'd support the death penalty, for massive corporate crime and political corruption

Clearly the existing deterrents aren't working.

[Nye Bevan]

20. So you think there are white-collar criminals for whom life without parole would not be a sufficient

deterrent?

[frizzled]

22. Clearly existing measures don't work, and deterrence is only one function of the law.

The kind of things politicians and companies can do often lead to the deaths of thousands or more people. White collar crimes can be much more harmful than any possible violent crimes.

The big problem with corporations is the limited liability.

We should have a literal corporate death penalty where we execute a company's entire board of directors, and it should be applied until corporations behave responsibly towards the public.

[Paladin]

4. The main problem with going to firing squads....

....will be the crowd control involved, with all the Gun Enthusiasts showing up to volunteer. Seriously.

[geek tragedy]

5. The more barbaric, the better. Why shelter society from the impact of what it's doing?

Instead of a needle and a simple button to push, in a quiet room hidden away from view, televise every execution. And do it Saudi style, with a giant sword.

Maybe even have a cheering crowd on hand.

Force Americans to deal with what our 'justice' system is doing.

It would be stomach-churning, as it should be.

[Xolodno]

6. Sadly...

..I have to agree with you.

If its done nice, neat and out of site...no one will say jack.

If its gruesome....then it might wake some up.

However, it could backfire.

...if the people cheering on convince others its ok and acceptable? It's time to pull an Einstein.

[frizzled]

17. Public executions don't seem to deter the Saudis. It's their main weekend entertainment.

How about bringing back corporal punishment, too?

[sarisataka]

8. Or...

they could just rescind the death penalty...

[NonMetro]

9. In States Without The Death Penalty, Justice Is Swift!

And families of murder victims don't have to spend years wondering what is going to happen. "Closure" comes much quicker!

[Hoppy]

10. The gouhls and Zombies aren't relegated to Halloween and movies....

[Bradical79]

11. How about we just stop executing people?

Or at least try to act a bit less eager to get the killing back on track.

[Alkene]

12. An execution drug inventory isn't the only thing in short supply,

at least in the Seitz household.

[davidpdx]

13. The guy is a sicko

I wonder if he supports the use of guillotines as well?

[Little Tich]

15. Not much of a dilemma - just stop executing people.

This is the 21st century, after all...

[frizzled]

16. Honestly, it's probably more humane to be shot than poisoned.

nt

[Nye Bevan]

21. I would choose to be executed by a firing squad in a heartbeat,

compared to being paralyzed on a gurney and given a chemically induced heart attack that may or may not cause me massive pain that I was unable to communicate.

The reason for lethal injection is not to be kind to the condemned inmate, it's to keep everything nice, clean and sanitary looking for the witnesses. Somebody is being killed but God forbid anyone sees a splatter of blood anywhere.

[maxsolomon]

24. Its what we do for our pets.

We know how to do it "humanely"; the Europeans just won't let us have the drugs.

They're forcing our hand, and it will probably work. Good.

[Freddie Stubbs]

23. CA just legalized physician assisted suicide

Why not just use the drug (or drugs) that are used for assisted suicides?

[Judi Lynn]

25. Bless your heart. You're always looking for a humane answer to "life's" big questions. n/t

[warrprayer]

26. how do scum like this

Ever get elected?