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Paladin

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8. If faced with the options, I'd select a firing squad, without question.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 03:38 PM

Mar 2025

I base that on my hunting experiences from years ago. I know just how rapidly and humanely a single accurately-placed bullet from a high-powered rifle can end the life of a sizable game animal like a deer---and a firing squad involves multiple shooters, guns and bullets.

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The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history [View all] Eugene Mar 2025 OP

Quicker, I think. Joinfortmill Mar 2025 #1

by firing squad? I suppose if they hit the heart right off but seems like it could be painful LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #3

why would you choose that method to be killed? LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #2

A firing squad is considered quicker and "more merciful" way to die compared to other methods. Eugene Mar 2025 #5

Apparently, the brain lives long enough to see Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #6

Lethal injection requires expertise and no one with any ethics whatsoever is likely to provide that expertise hlthe2b Mar 2025 #7

They love they guns. Walleye Mar 2025 #4

If faced with the options, I'd select a firing squad, without question. Paladin Mar 2025 #8