• 1024_Kibibytes
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    2610 months ago

    That seems like a good idea. If they really want to execute someone, make the official of the state shoot them on video. I’m guessing capital punishment would be almost zero within 10 years, because nobody wants to be seen as a cold-blooded killer, especially when they know that people could review the video.

    • @[email protected]
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      1510 months ago

      Nah instead two elections cycles later a candidate will be elected, who will be running ad breaks and monetizing execution videos, all while parading patriotic bullshit.

    • Semi-Hemi-Demigod
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      810 months ago

      Yep. Have the governor of the state be the one who has to pull the trigger, since they’re the ones who can stop it.

    • Queen HawlSera
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      310 months ago

      This would backfire as you’d see people voting for right wingers more because it’s “Cool and manly to kill people”, you’d also get the foot in the door for legalized bloodsports.

      • 1024_Kibibytes
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        210 months ago

        Unfortunately, you’re probably correct, especially humanity’s history of violence.

      • 1024_Kibibytes
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        110 months ago

        No. I didn’t watch the show much. I’m unaware of any possible references.

        • @[email protected]
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          210 months ago

          Yes, there was a moment in very beginning about the duke carrying out executions personally and making his sons watch, because that’s his responsibility.