The suggestion by authorities that this new method is "more humane" ignores the fact that it is an untried method, human experimentation practiced by the state upon its citizens.
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After three years without an execution, Oklahoma announced today that it is moving towards reopening its death chamber for business, using asphyxiation via inert gas as its method of killing. We must fight this tooth and nail! 17 men are lined up for the state's death chamber.
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More importantly, it ignores the unavoidable truths that there is no humane way to kill a conscious, thinking human being, and that the entire apparatus of capital punishment is deeply flawed and deeply wounding to us all.
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"Asphyxiation" sounds like it would fit the definition of cruel and unusual punishment.
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The whole system needs a break. Just for being it's self.
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Omg....NOOOOOOOO
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There is also a woman here on Death Row.
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How does the death penalty serve anyone
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“More humane”? Lost me at “ asphyxiation”. Thank you, Sister. You are a bright light
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