After 25 years, it was all in vein....

Elliemental · 16-09-2009 09:25PM #1

Sorry if this has already been posted, but I was reading about this poor sod in work today. After twenty-five years of waiting, his execution was postphoned as doctors could not tap a vein for the lethal injection. It`s bad enough that some supposedly civilised countries still have the death penalty, but for it to all go horribly wrong like this, is beyond inhumane.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Romell-Brown-Ohio-Prison-Injection-Failed-Vein-Attempt-Postpones-Execution-On-Death-Row/Article/200909315382334?lpos=World_News_News_Your_Way_Region_2&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15382334_Romell_Brown_Ohio_Prison_Injection_Failed_Vein_Attempt_Postpones_Execution_On_Death_Row

Aodan83 · 16-09-2009 09:27PM

If they just stuck with good old fashioned beheadings (with a guillotine) they wouldnt have that problem.

Rented Mule · 16-09-2009 09:27PM

He raped and murdered a 14 year old girl.

He got 25 more years than his victim.

Eff him and he can rot in hell.

PCPhoto · 16-09-2009 09:39PM

at least he knows he'll never be a junkie

in fairness ... deserves what he is due to get..... why dont we have proper punishments like that, our rapists/murders get less than 10years and walk out and sometimes re-offend.

pikachucheeks · 16-09-2009 09:47PM

He committed a horrible crime, he doesn't deserve the right to choose his own fate. "Beyond inhumane" were his actions that led him to prison in the first place. He should sit in that cell for the rest of his life, not be pardoned with an injection.

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Mossy Monk · 16-09-2009 09:49PM

Why not put him in front of a firing squad? Same result.

galwayrush · 16-09-2009 09:54PM

The strangest thing they do regarding death by lethal injection is the fact that they always sterilise the needle first.:rolleyes:

murfie · 16-09-2009 09:55PM

He deserved that two hours of agony, knowing that he probably put that young girl through much worse. eye for an eye.

babbler · 16-09-2009 09:56PM

It's all a bit barbaric and 'eye for an eye' etc. The state should not legalise revenge IMO

Elliemental · 16-09-2009 09:58PM

galwayrush wrote: »

The strangest thing they do regarding death by lethal injection is the fact that they always sterilise the needle first.:rolleyes:

There actually is a logical explanation for that, I think its` because if the execution is put off at the last minute (like the very last second,when the needle is in, but the dose hasn`t yet been administered), then there will be no risk of infection. Something like that anyway.

murfie · 16-09-2009 09:58PM

The state should not legalise revenge IMO

why not? rape and murder should have its consequences. death by injection is letting him off light.

Wishbone Ash · 16-09-2009 10:02PM

galwayrush wrote: »

The strangest thing they do regarding death by lethal injection is the fact that they always sterilise the needle first.:rolleyes:

.......and rub the site of entry with a medi-swab to prevent infection. And of course, one has to be in good physical health prior to execution.

Elliemental · 16-09-2009 10:06PM

pikachucheeks wrote: »

He committed a horrible crime, he doesn't deserve the right to choose his own fate. "Beyond inhumane" were his actions that led him to prison in the first place. He should sit in that cell for the rest of his life, not be pardoned with an injection.

Do you not think people like this have degraded humanity enough already, that putting them to death will not simply validate thier actions further? And although there is no suggestion that the man involved in this case is in any way innocent, i`m sure that plenty of innocent people have been put to death. What about them? And should we not keep the desire for revenge totally separate from the desire for justice.

PirateShampoo · 16-09-2009 10:06PM

Elliemental wrote: »

Sorry if this has already been posted, but I was reading about this poor sod in work today. After twenty-five years of waiting, his execution was postphoned as doctors could not tap a vein for the lethal injection. It`s bad enough that some supposedly civilised countries still have the death penalty, but for it to all go horribly wrong like this, is beyond inhumane.

Poor sod?

Personally i think he should be fed alive to pigs feet first.

Neamhshuntasach · 16-09-2009 10:07PM

I'm all for the death penalty but there have been a lot of exonerated death row inmates over the years. Over 200 i believe. A lot of convictions in the US are questionable and based on the flimiest of evidence.

My name is URL · 16-09-2009 10:07PM

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Elliemental · 16-09-2009 10:08PM

PirateShampoo wrote: »

Poor sod?

Personally i think he should be fed alive to pigs feet first.

As I posted above, I also believe in second chances. As foolish as that sounds.

babbler · 16-09-2009 10:08PM

murfie wrote: »

why not? rape and murder should have its consequences. death by injection is letting him off light.

It won't bring the victim back.

Riddle101 · 16-09-2009 10:08PM

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Why not put him in front of a firing squad? Same result.

That's a hero's death and this man is far from a hero. I'd rather see him thrown into a pit of Rats and left there to rot.

PirateShampoo · 16-09-2009 10:09PM

babbler wrote: »

It's all a bit barbaric and 'eye for an eye' etc. The state should not legalise revenge IMO

And if it was your daughter?

And its not revenge its justice.

PirateShampoo · 16-09-2009 10:11PM

Riddle101 wrote: »

That's a hero's death and this man is far from a hero. I'd rather see him thrown into a pit of Rats and left there to rot.

How's that a Heros death, in both world wars it was the death of Tratiors and deserters. In Asian countrys its the prefered method of execution. Your family even have to pay for the bullet.

murfie · 16-09-2009 10:13PM

babbler wrote: »

It won't bring the victim back.

Agreed

Thats not the point of the death penalty, its what he deserves for such a disgusting act of violence and murder. Makes me sick to think about it. He will be put to death so he doesnt do the same again to another innocent 14 year old.

soundsham · 16-09-2009 10:13PM

i would have happily injected him through the top of his penis, if it didn't kill him i would try again every day he was alive......

i think it still wouldn't be good enough for him

Elliemental · 16-09-2009 10:13PM

PirateShampoo wrote: »

And if it was your daughter?

And its not revenge its justice.

And what if it was your son/daughter who`d been falsely accused of such a crime, and was facing the death penalty, and an out of control lynch mob baying for his/her blood? Honestly, think about it. This happens all the time.

jaffa20 · 16-09-2009 10:18PM

I can see where this thread is going

PirateShampoo · 16-09-2009 10:21PM

Elliemental wrote: »

And what if it was your son/daughter who`d been falsely accused of such a crime, and was facing the death penalty, and an out of control lynch mob baying for his/her blood? Honestly, think about it. This happens all the time.

But he wasnt falsely accused was he. So your post means nothing. He raped and murdered a child. He deserves to be skined alive.

babbler · 16-09-2009 10:22PM

Elliemental wrote: »

And what if it was your son/daughter who`d been falsely accused of such a crime, and was facing the death penalty, and an out of control lynch mob baying for his/her blood? Honestly, think about it. This happens all the time.

I agree - we have seen enough miscarriages of justice to know. Would the Birmingham Six still be here if the UK had the death penalty ??

PirateShampoo · 16-09-2009 10:25PM

babbler wrote: »

I agree - we have seen enough miscarriages of justice to know. Would the Birmingham Six still be here if the UK had the death penalty ??

I must of missed the part where they rape and murder a 14 year old :rolleyes:

The_Minister · 16-09-2009 10:26PM

When I read the thread title I was ready to do a size 8 font post pointing out that the word was "vain".

That is all.

blubloblu · 16-09-2009 10:28PM

Elliemental wrote: »

doctors could not tap a vein for the lethal injection.

They weren't doctors, hippocratic oath and all that means that executioners tend to be untrained medically.

After 25 years, it was all in vein....

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