Firing squads called for by US politicians

TarJak · 01-18-14, 04:09 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-1...cution/5206712

Two politicians are calling for the use of firing squads if pharmacutical companies boycot lethal injection drug supply.

Wolferz · 01-18-14, 04:21 PM

An eye for an eye only makes everyone blind.

Jimbuna · 01-18-14, 04:28 PM

Food for thought.

Gargamel · 01-18-14, 04:29 PM

What I find funny is that the current cocktail for lethal injections has minimal other therapeutic uses, yet there are many other cocktails that are commonly used that, when given in higher doses, would give the affect desired.

For example. Given a high enough does of Versed and Succs, the patient (Victim?) will enter a state were they will be fully paralyzed and in an amnesic state. Then administering a large bolus of Potassium Chloride (KCl) will effectively paralyze the heart and throw it into a lethal arrhythmia. There would be no outward signs of suffering and the patient would not be conscious throughout.

Versed and Succs are used in identical forms for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) and other treatments that consciousness would be detrimental to the patient (Resetting a severely dislocated Joint). KCl is used to suppress heart dysrythmias and hypokalemia, in smaller doses.

I don't see the need for outdated methods when humane and commonly used drugs are easily available.

Oberon · 01-18-14, 05:09 PM

But how will they be effective with reduced magazines?

EDIT: Besides, from what I've heard here, the US Police force already is a firing squad

August · 01-18-14, 05:20 PM

Old fashioned hanging works much better and doesn't violate anti-gunner sensibilities...

soopaman2 · 01-18-14, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Old fashioned hanging works much better and doesn't violate anti-gunner sensibilities...

Niether does stoning, besides it might make the muzzies like us more.

Catfish · 01-18-14, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Niether does stoning, besides it might make the muzzies like us more.

Lol

But then, if your glorious nation would just stop bullying those muslims, they would probably just ignore you

Oberon · 01-18-14, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Niether does stoning, besides it might make the muzzies like us more.

Colorado and Washington State are way ahead of you.

Cybermat47 · 01-19-14, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Niether does stoning, besides it might make the muzzies like us more.

Oh, you should see what the Muslims here do. After some Muslims took part in protests, other Muslims helped with the reconstruction. Absolutely disgusting

TorpX · 01-18-14, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Old fashioned hanging works much better and doesn't violate anti-gunner sensibilities...

+1

desertstriker · 01-19-14, 12:29 AM

Atleast bullets have a very high success rate

em2nought · 01-18-14, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-1...cution/5206712

Two politicians are calling for the use of firing squads if pharmacutical companies boycot lethal injection drug supply.

Just the mere mention of politicians and firing squads in the same sentence makes me giddy!

01-21-14, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-1...cution/5206712

Two politicians are calling for the use of firing squads if pharmacutical companies boycot lethal injection drug supply.

great, now they can save tax payers some money, go back to hanging and firing squads instead of fancy pain free ways to kill.

its a punishment sentence reserved for the worst crimes and the most deserving of it, its not supposed to be a humane and nice experience.

Wolferz · 01-21-14, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Webster

great, now they can save tax payers some money, go back to hanging and firing squads instead of fancy pain free ways to kill.

its a punishment sentence reserved for the worst crimes and the most deserving of it, its not supposed to be a humane and nice experience.

The Liberals will cry.

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Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	What I find funny is that the current cocktail for lethal injections has minimal other therapeutic uses, yet there are many other cocktails that are commonly used that, when given in higher doses, would give the affect desired. For example. Given a high enough does of Versed and Succs, the patient (Victim?) will enter a state were they will be fully paralyzed and in an amnesic state. Then administering a large bolus of Potassium Chloride (KCl) will effectively paralyze the heart and throw it into a lethal arrhythmia. There would be no outward signs of suffering and the patient would not be conscious throughout. Versed and Succs are used in identical forms for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) and other treatments that consciousness would be detrimental to the patient (Resetting a severely dislocated Joint). KCl is used to suppress heart dysrythmias and hypokalemia, in smaller doses. I don't see the need for outdated methods when humane and commonly used drugs are easily available. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	But how will they be effective with reduced magazines? EDIT: Besides, from what I've heard here, the US Police force already is a firing squad

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