Comment on The only difference between a humane and an inhumane death, is whether or not it leaves a mess.
Daxter101@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 year ago
I mean, there is no humane way to kill someone.
But on the USA death penalty issue, yes, generally choices about how it is carried out, are made with the spectators in mind, and the process itself is made more torturous in order to make it look better. (John Oliver has some great information in his death penalty video)
And (afaik) with the executors mental health in mind as well.
e.g. if you just crush a head with a stone you will know you did it.
If two others and you have to push a button you can tell yourself that it’s more probable you didn’t kill somebody than that you did.
oo1@kbin.social 1 year ago
what about when its their choice, like euthanasia?