re: Alabama Plans Second “Execution” of Kenny Smith by Experimental Method

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Fire up Old Sparky

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You wouldn't be saying that if you were the one having to do it. Prison staff have to scrape the burnt flesh off of the electrodes and clean up body fluid from the chair and floor afterwards. There's a very good reason it isn't used anymore. It's a disgusting experience for those having to carry it out. The inmate gets out easy if everything is working properly. Braindead in a fraction of a secondbefore any pain can be felt. It's far worse for the staff.

Nitrogen is the the method that should have been used for many years now. It's extremely fast, painless, and no mess for prison staff.