[stuartcr]

You really want to watch a man die?

[Trod Upon]

If we still did it by firing squad or hanging, then yes I’d want it broadcast. Public lethal injection wouldn’t have the same visceral deterrent effect; it’s just a guy going to sleep and a physician confirming death (which, sadly, people witness in hospitals every day). You only hide what you’re ashamed of, and there’s no shame in carrying out a just punishment.

[Old Texan]

I worked in the Middle East for 22 years. They deal out punishment in a sports stadium. That is what we need in this country. Let everyone know what will happen to you if you commit a crime.

[pnh102]

You really want to watch a man die?

I see nothing wrong with public executions. It shows everyone that yes, there are consequences to inflicting evil upon others.

Though I have to say I like how they do things in Japan. In that country, the condemned does not know he is about to be executed until an hour beforehand.

[ctdonath2]

Can I push the button?

[dirtman]

You really want to watch a man die?

Hanging (or preferably drawn and quartering) of Saddam Hussien at half time of the Superbowl would have gotten huge ratings. And playing the theme song from Team America during the execution would have been the icing on the cake.

[Niuhuru]

“You really want to watch a man die?”

On one of my threads, I mentioned that juvanile delinquents should be forced to watch executions to scare them straight.