Hegseth Wants Public to Watch First Firing Squad Execution Since WWII

UncleOxidant

these people are ghouls.

xvxvx

Another fake Christian. “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Jesus

spottedmarley

I'll probably be busy and catch the replay. NO SPOILERS!

rsynnott

Countries who, having abolished public execution, have brought it back: I think literally just Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union? (And honestly the Soviet example was a bit of an edge-case). Nice company you’re keeping there, Pete.

cosmicgadget

Maybe in an arena where the executioner drives a monster truck?

jasomill

While I strongly oppose the death penalty on both practical and ethical grounds, given that the death penalty exists, I have no problem with firing squads, which seem more humane than the other methods of execution on the books in the US. In fact, if I were to be executed, and I were given a choice of method, I would choose a firing squad. Moreover, I actually agree that executions, so long as they remain legal, should be open to the public and the media, with restrictions similar to those that apply to courtroom proceedings in place to temper sensationalism, though almost certainly for very different reasons than Hogseth. Specifically, for reasons of transparency and accountability.