Amendment VIII (1791)
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
No. No need. They suffered the consequences of being stupid and stubborn. 200 dollars for his life. I would not risk my life and the lives of others over 200 dollars. My gosh with 58 people living in that cult, they each give 4 bucks and they would still be living in their commune. Sorry but that is just dumb.