I say give the condemned the choice. Drugs that sedate to the point of death should be an option.
This judge seems to think that executions should necessarily be violent. And there might be some additional deterrent effect in that.
But I say, death is enough. And they are soon to be judged by a more fierce Judge, who judges in righteousness and truth. Let Him declare a fitting judgment or mercy as He sees fit.
I like it.
An opioid overdose is usually very quick and painless. A firing squad, nitrogen asphyxiation, whatever. Kill the convicted criminal and let God decide. Let the criminal pick their poison...