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

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idlewatcher

I agree. The state had their shot. They botched it. They should not get a second bite at the apple. I'm not against capital punishment, either, but you are correct. This is cruel and unusual punishment. He already experienced once being seconds from imminent death at the hands of the state.

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There was never any "botched" or "failed" execution attempt. That's media bullshite to push a narrative. An IV couldn't be established as a preliminary to attempting an execution, likely because he deliberately dehydrated himself. He chose this method of execution (nitrogen
hypoxia) himself, so let him be the first to go by it. It's been used in assisted suicides with no issues. As far as second bites at the apple, they're entitled by law to make as many attempts as necessary. His sentence was death.