[logic101.net]

I prefer the idea of public hanging. A firing squad is too dignified for those few that finally get put to death. Besides, you can only use the bullet once but you can use the rope over and over.

BTW, if you are selected for a jury and don't want to go through the trial, on your way into the court discuss your favorite methods of execution with your fellow jurists. I did that once the guy decided to plead guilty and we got to go home.

[Olog-hai]

Hanging has the additional Judeo-Christian stigma of indicating someone who has been cursed by God. You can bet that the libs will bring that up (and ignore Islamic hangings, which are way crueler).

[Sacajaweau]

Hanging is cool.

Maybe do firing squad....east of the Mississippi...and hanging...west of the Mississippi.

[Objective Scrutator]

I like the idea of public executions. Let the attenders decide what should be done with the criminal (other than releasing him) before his execution, and then let the public administer the torture and killing blow. Public executions would be a great way for communities to find something in common, and they would be a great way to demonstrate to potential criminals what their fates will be if they choose deviant choices.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]