Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.

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      10 months ago

      As far as I know it’s mostly because of the appeals process and because of the drugs they use. Nobody wants to make them anymore.

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      10 months ago

      You know how much lawyers make in endless appeals? Who do you think pays for the state side of things?

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      10 months ago

      It’s extremely hard to get the drugs and to find a medical professional willing to administer them. Most drug companies specifically won’t sell to governments for this purpose. Most medical certification boards revoke licenses for engaging in this sort of thing.

      If we can’t abolish the death penalty I’d prefer the prosecutors and judge be the firing squad. Make it real obvious that this is a violent destructive act they’re taking from start to finish.