re: Meanwhile, in Sharia land...

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It is. Forty lashes was generally considered the maximum point that humans could endure. Anything beyond that could result in death depending on the individual. 83 lashes will result in massive blood and tissue loss. 83 is essentially a death sentence.

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Using a cane would seem to cause less damage than a whip.

By the same token, seems designed as a punishment that isn't intended to be survived.