I was given the series of programs titled John Adams and watched them beginning last week.
One scene shows an irate crowd, gathered to castigate a hated British official. The harbor of Boston had many businesses, including a rope maker that used hot tar to make rope.
The offender was stripped naked and the hot tar poured all over his body. He was hoisted on a rail and feathers were poured over his tar soaked body. He was then paraded around the square,
Such a practice is now politically incorrect but sorely needed. We have become far too civilized in our treatment of despicable politicians. They have no fear for their property, much their lives.
“Such a practice is now politically incorrect but sorely needed. We have become far too civilized in our treatment of despicable politicians. They have no fear for their property, much their lives.”
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The way I feel now, I’m inclined to agree with you. Of course, I wouldn’t do it, but it is a tempting idea.
I wouldn’t use hot tar, that can actually kill a person and would be horribly disfiguring even if you survive. The pain would be like being roasted alive. I would maybe pour some syrup just warm enough to flow on him and then dump the feathers on. The humiliation would be maximum and he would be busy for hours trying to get the syrup off before the bees, ants and yellowjackets get to him. I doubt that anyone would be eager for a rerun.
Wouldn't hot tar cause 2nd or 3rd degree burns? Then there is the flesh that would be removed when the tar came off. . .
Just for curiosity, anyway of knowing what the after effects of the honor was?
Other than that, I believe it should be employed at once!