South Carolina Carries Out 'Horrifying and Violent' Firing Squad Execution of Brad Sigmon | Common Dreams
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"By executing Brad Sigmon, South Carolina has also executed the possibility of redemption," said one critic. "Our state is declaring that no matter what you do to make up for your wrongdoing, we reserve the right to kill you."

“By executing Brad Sigmon, South Carolina has also executed the possibility of redemption,” said one critic. “Our state is declaring that no matter what you do to make up for your wrongdoing, we reserve the right to kill you.”

  • pageflight@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    23 hours ago

    A clear line back to voting and legislation:

    A desire to resume executions during a 10-year pause due to a shortage of lethal injection drugs prompted Republican state lawmakers to pass and GOP South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster in 2021 to sign legislation forcing the state’s death row inmates to choose between the electric chair, firing squad, or lethal injection (if available) as their method of execution.

    many South Carolina Republicans want to expand the category of crimes that qualify for capital punishment. In 2023, more than 20 Republican state lawmakers backed a bill to make people who obtain abortion care eligible for execution.

    • PointyReality@lemmy.world
      15·
      22 hours ago

      The party for pro-life huh. Amazing how they disregard years of medical expertise, study and data to fold the narrative that fits their desired reality.