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Death penalty states unmoved by botched execution
San Jose Mercury News ^ | December 27, 2014 | Sean Murphy

Posted on 12/27/2014 11:48:22 AM PST by Zakeet

Oklahoma's last execution went so badly that the state tried to cancel it before it was over. With the inmate writhing while the lethal drugs seeped into his body, his executioners drew the viewing gallery curtains, concealing what the warden later described as "a bloody mess."

The botched execution of Clayton Lockett in April and other troubling ones this year in Ohio and Arizona gave capital punishment opponents a flicker of hope that areas of the country that most enthusiastically support the death penalty might have a change of heart. They didn't.

(Excerpt) Read more at mercurynews.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Arizona; US: Ohio; US: Oklahoma
KEYWORDS: capitalpunishment; deathpenalty; execution
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To: Zakeet

If you want to make sure the death penalty is not botched, simply put a bullet in the back of the condemned man’s head after he put unconscious. Simple and he will feel no pain.


61 posted on 12/27/2014 2:13:55 PM PST by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: VRW Conspirator
Who defines “cruel and unusual”?

These days? Anthony Kennedy.

62 posted on 12/27/2014 2:22:03 PM PST by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: GreensKeeperWillie

“Pray for the end to all death penalty sentencing. It’s just not our job.”

Actually it is our job. Failing to use it where it’s warranted is immoral.

L


63 posted on 12/27/2014 2:30:23 PM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: GreensKeeperWillie

I would rather pray for an end to inhuman monsters that are so dangerous that there is no rational solution for them other than execution.

Life sentences? Hah. No prison is escape-proof. Some people are so dangerous that the very possibility that they might escape and kill again is too much risk for the innocent community - and therefore they must be put down.


64 posted on 12/27/2014 2:53:05 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: GreensKeeperWillie

Also, I suggest you check your Bible.

Whoever sheds man’s blood, his blood will be shed by man, for God made man in His image. – Genesis 9:6


65 posted on 12/27/2014 2:56:01 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Zakeet

This is why I strongly advocate that states with a death penalty have a fall back ‘means’ of execution of the firing squad. It is very inexpensive, the equipment used is ubiquitous, every LEO in the state is qualified to pull a trigger.

It is much, much harder to appeal, stop or delay. It is not “cruel and unusual”. It is fast, with little or no chance of screwing up. It doesn’t matter if the condemned is tall or short, thin or fat. Male or female.

Properly used, it could take perhaps 5 years off the two decades or more appeals process. So faster justice.


66 posted on 12/27/2014 3:15:38 PM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: Vigilantcitizen

And can be used again, too. Just trying to be helpful. :))


67 posted on 12/27/2014 3:19:31 PM PST by Conservative4Ever (Dear Santa....I can explain.)
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To: GreensKeeperWillie

Only if you personally take responsibility for watching over, housing, and feeding the pathologically dangerous.
They get to live in your house, with you.


68 posted on 12/27/2014 3:27:10 PM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Zakeet

The dude is dead. If it were botched, he would still be alive.


69 posted on 12/27/2014 3:58:01 PM PST by Politicalkiddo ("How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!" - Benjamin Franklin)
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To: All

I don’t feel for this guy. I believe he was guilty and got what he deserved. That’s not always the case.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/09/07/trial-by-fire?mbid=ob_ppc_trialbyfire


70 posted on 12/27/2014 3:59:31 PM PST by VerySadAmerican (My love affair with an abuser is over. Support a third party.)
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To: Darksheare

It’s estimated that it costs the state of Texas $2.1 million dollars to execute a man.

Not saying I’m against the death penalty. Just quoting something I read.


71 posted on 12/27/2014 4:05:06 PM PST by VerySadAmerican (My love affair with an abuser is over. Support a third party.)
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To: VerySadAmerican

Cartridges only cost between one to five dollars a round, cost saving there.
Far less than housing, feeding, clothing, educating, medicating inmates over the course of a life sentence.


72 posted on 12/27/2014 4:10:12 PM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: MrEdd

This raises an interesting issue. Making reference to scripture would appear to violate the First Amendment under most Supreme Court interpretations. However, I imagine that the usually God-hating liberals would readily share your view for this purpose alone.


73 posted on 12/27/2014 4:13:33 PM PST by NCLaw441
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To: VerySadAmerican

It’s estimated that it costs the state of Texas $2.1 million dollars to execute a man.

Not saying I’m against the death penalty. Just quoting something I read.
***

What is the maximum price of justice?


74 posted on 12/27/2014 4:16:47 PM PST by NCLaw441
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To: Bubba_Leroy
Amen to that!

Complete with hymn singing before the ceremony just to p*$$ off the ACLU.
75 posted on 12/27/2014 4:21:11 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: Darksheare

The problem is it takes about 10 years to execute someone because of all the appeals required by the Supreme Court rulings. It costs considerable less to house and feed someone for 40 years.

http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/costs-death-penalty-costs-texas-outweigh-life-imprisonment


76 posted on 12/27/2014 4:21:27 PM PST by VerySadAmerican (My love affair with an abuser is over. Support a third party.)
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To: Zakeet

MO had been trying for one a month but only got 10 done. Such a shame. Already got the 1st one of 2015 lined up.


77 posted on 12/27/2014 4:34:09 PM PST by CARDINALRULES (Tough times never last -Tough people do. DK57 --RIP 6-22-02)
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To: Spktyr

The first execution known in what is now the USA was of Captain George Kendall by firing squad in 1608.

15,269 people have been executed from 1608 to 1991.

Approximately 864 have been executed since 1991.

So, an approximate grand total is 16,493 from 1608 to August, 2014 over 406 years.

Not one of those 16,493 executed persons has KILLED again. That is an indisputable fact.

My argument in favor of the death penalty is this: Folks, the vast majority of those men executed were very, very, very dangerous and fearsome human beings EVEN locked in a steel cage!

There can be no doubt then in any sane persons mind that many of these executed prisoners would have killed again had they not been caught and put to death.

So, the death penalty saves lives. Period.

The counter argument from lefty’s is “well, they would have been in prison and not out in the general public”. I say to that “well, lefty, it’s ok with you that they kill other inmates and guards and that we the taxpayers spend billions housing, feeding and providing health care to them for centuries”................all so that you can “feel good”!


78 posted on 12/27/2014 4:34:14 PM PST by Cen-Tejas (it's the debt bomb stupid)
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To: GreensKeeperWillie

I take it you are “Willie Green” from days past here on FR. The perp got what he deserved, BTW.


79 posted on 12/27/2014 6:09:17 PM PST by wjcsux ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: South40

Locket was just acting to move the cause of delaying his own death. A good actor, no? But dead.


80 posted on 12/27/2014 6:49:11 PM PST by healy61
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