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TranscriptAlabama suffocated a man to death in a gas chamber tonight after starving him so he wouldn't choke on his own vomit as they did it. And this was deemed perfectly legal by multiple courts in the vaunted American legal system.

That's what happens when you value institutions over people.

Link for more info: https://www.reuters.com/legal/alabama-prepares-carry-out-first-execution-by-nitrogen-asphyxiation-2024-01-25/

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

A life sentence is justice served.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not for the victims who can’t live a full life.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

A life in prison is justice for taking a life.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Many families of the victims who will never see their loved ones again will disagree with that sentiment.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Many families of victims who will never see their loved ones again will also agree. Either way, it doesn't make it untrue.

Weren't you accusing me of making emotional arguments just a few hours ago?

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago

I am using the only type of argument you seem to understand.