Utah Lawmakers Vote to Become Only State to Allow Firing Squad to Carry Out Death Penalty
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has passed a bill that would make it the only state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs.
The 18-10 vote by the state Senate on Tuesday comes as states struggle to obtain lethal injection drugs amid a nationwide shortage.
The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Paul Ray of Clearfield, touted the measure as being a more humane form of execution. Ray argued that a team of trained marksmen is faster and more humane than the drawn-out deaths that have occurred in botched lethal injections.
I know they won't, but they should start with 2 shots to the knees. Allow them to sit there for a day. Come back, two to the shoulders. Sit another day. THEN, finish the job.
I am a fan of public hanging. You break the law, you get one appeal and then your execution is televised. Harsh, but I am positive crime would go down!
Sadistic
ReplyDeleteNow if they could shorten the appeal process to 1 week, think of the money (taxpayers) that could be saved!
ReplyDeleteAs our society continues to become more and more violent so does the justice system.
ReplyDeleteLet's televise each execution so the whole world can see how barbaric the US can be.
ReplyDeleteIt is not sadistic. It is a warning don't commit a crime in Utah.
ReplyDeleteHey UTAH I can spare some ammo help out the tax payers....
ReplyDeleteWhats anymore barbaric, or sadistic that the people convicted and sentenced to death ?
ReplyDeleteWhat is sadistic and barbaric is the crimes that were committed to require the death penalty being handed down.
ReplyDeleteHBO.
ReplyDeleteI've been pondering moving to a place like Utah for it's safety, This makes it more appealing.
ReplyDeleteWe need this in Salisbury
ReplyDeleteOklahoma allows firing squad if lethal injection is found to be unconstitutional.
ReplyDeleteYou should check out how many states still have a hanging option.
I know they won't, but they should start with 2 shots to the knees. Allow them to sit there for a day. Come back, two to the shoulders. Sit another day. THEN, finish the job.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of public hanging. You break the law, you get one appeal and then your execution is televised. Harsh, but I am positive crime would go down!
ReplyDeleteThey could make millions selling lottery to tickets to be on the squad.
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