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South Carolina Carries Out 'Horrifying and Violent' Firing Squad Execution of Brad Sigmon

www.commondreams.org South Carolina Carries Out 'Horrifying and Violent' Firing Squad Execution of Brad Sigmon | Common Dreams

"By executing Brad Sigmon, South Carolina has also executed the possibility of redemption," said one critic. "Our state is declaring that no matter what you do to make up for your wrongdoing, we reserve the right to kill you."

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2d ago

South Carolina Carries Out 'Horrifying and Violent' Firing Squad Execution of Brad Sigmon.

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It's important people read the articles on this one as it's doing the rounds. It was his choice, but also it's important to know why it was his choice. I think that part is a much more alarming thing to know and understand.
- Yeah, the context is fucked. The state government wanted to resume executions really bad, but the drugs they use apparently are excruciating, so they force them to choose between those drugs, the chair, or the squad. So yeah he chose the squad… because… well, what actually is the best choice for the guy in that context? I don’t know, but I feel like it’s very possibly isn’t the drugs.
  
  A bullet through the brain is pretty fucken quick. It may not be peaceful but it was probably relatively painless.
  
  Read the article. The firing squad does not go for a headshot.
  
  That's fucking stupid.
- I wish I could pin this.

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