Would you apply to be an Executioner?

maiden · 08-02-2012 12:10PM #1

After reading some stories in AH that create huge emotion and IF the death penalty was brought back in, would you seriously:

apply for the job and what qualities do you think would be needed to successfully carry out the job??

Would you only do it, if it was an injection or would you be able to do it if it was hanging?????

Davidth88 · 08-02-2012 12:13PM

Its a dying profession isn't it ?

Captain Havoc · 08-02-2012 12:14PM

No

Seachmall · 08-02-2012 12:15PM

No. Wouldn't be the job for me.

The hangman does more than just pull the lever or flick the switch by the way. When on a tour of Mountjoy in school a few years back (odd place for a school tour, I know) the tour guide/guard compared the job of the hangman to that of a bungee jumping expert.

He has to work out the length and "give" of the rope based on the height and weight of the individual to maximise "efficiency" of the execution (i.e. as quick a death as possible) as the executioner is ultimately responsible for any failed executions.

Dartz · 08-02-2012 12:15PM

Get paid to do something I'd happily do for free?

foxyboxer · 08-02-2012 12:16PM

kfallon · 08-02-2012 12:16PM

maiden wrote: »

After reading some stories in AH that create huge emotion and IF the death penalty was brought back in, would you seriously:

apply for the job and what qualities do you think would be needed to successfully carry out the job??

Would you only do it, if it was an injection or would you be able to do it if it was hanging?????

Good at flicking a switch??

kiddums · 08-02-2012 12:18PM

It depends on the pay.

If its good pay you'd better have an application form in the post for me.

SEPT 23 1989 · 08-02-2012 12:18PM

I would take great pleasure in flicking the switch on that animal who hurt that child

Agricola · 08-02-2012 12:18PM

Only if they brought back beheading. Love to try that out.

Defiler Of The Coffin · 08-02-2012 12:20PM

Sure a job's a job, can't be fussy these days.

Sindri · 08-02-2012 12:22PM

Davidth88 wrote: »

Its a dying profession isn't it ?

There were families of executioners from around Ireland and England who all inter married as no one else would marry them.

maiden · 08-02-2012 12:24PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

I would take great pleasure in flicking the switch on that animal who hurt that child

I seriously think I could flick the switch on this guy and walk away and NEVER have a regret about it, but if I had to hang him or behead him, no way I couldn't do it.

foxyboxer · 08-02-2012 12:25PM

I'd kill for a job like that.
I'm dead set on pursuing it.
But the hours might be murder.
etc
etc

*gets coat*

the groutch · 08-02-2012 12:26PM

How many TDs/Bankers/Property Developers do I get to execute?

seamus · 08-02-2012 12:28PM

Seachmall wrote: »

He has to work out the length and "give" of the rope based on the height and weight of the individual to maximise "efficiency" of the execution (i.e. as quick a death as possible) as the executioner is ultimately responsible for any failed executions.

It depends I suppose. If the executions are being carried out by lethal injection then the sums are simple and the apparatus can even be configured to look for key signs of life and inject more until death occurs.

At the moment, it's the only form of humane execution. All other forms are violent and used to exact revenge rather than simply execute the person.

A similarly foolproof method which is not used is nitrogen asphyxiation or oxygen deprivation. Both induce no pain or any other kind of suffering/reaction in the prisoner and you can easily set it up so that death is absolutely guaranteed.

But no I couldn't actually apply to be an executioner because I don't agree with using the death penalty due to the inherent imperfection of any justice system.

simit · 08-02-2012 12:31PM

Do Fas supply the training?

Davidth88 · 08-02-2012 12:31PM

Interestingly , there is a connection between executions ( hanging specifically ) and Dublin Zoo .... 10 pts if you can name it !

To the OP, no , I couldn't do it, don't Dr's in the US have ethical problems with the lethal injection because it's against their oath or something ?

Encrypted Pigeon · 08-02-2012 12:33PM

Agricola wrote: »

Only if they brought back beheading. Love to try that out.

on yourself?

who the fug · 08-02-2012 12:33PM

When we go back to public hangings , I wants the catering and souvenir concessions

Seachmall · 08-02-2012 12:35PM

Davidth88 wrote: »

Interestingly , there is a connection between executions ( hanging specifically ) and Dublin Zoo .... 10 pts if you can name it !

The great, great granddaughter of Seamus Ahern, who had a short-lived career as an executioner in Mountjoy, currently works as PR manager for Dublin Zoo.

Gimme my points!

Run_to_da_hills · 08-02-2012 12:38PM

If the death penalty ever creeps back into Ireland it would be through the EU and it would be thanks to all that voted yes in the Lisbon Treaty. .

http://info-wars.org/2009/04/12/lisbon-treaty-allows-for-death-penalty-across-eu/

KTRIC · 08-02-2012 12:41PM

Well being the crayon wielding apathetic scumbag that I am I think I'd fit right in. Where do I send my CV ?

Davidth88 · 08-02-2012 12:44PM

Seachmall wrote: »

The great, great granddaughter of Seamus Ahern, who had a short-lived career as an executioner in Mountjoy, currently works as PR manager for Dublin Zoo.

Gimme my points!

May be right , but not the connection I was looking for .

maiden · 08-02-2012 12:44PM

Capital punishment was abolished in 1990, not too long ago!

Reamer Fanny · 08-02-2012 12:49PM

Yes, but only if I can wear this cool gear

Seachmall · 08-02-2012 12:56PM

Davidth88 wrote: »

May be right , but not the connection I was looking for .

You should have been more specific about what you're looking for in your original post!

Gimme my points!!

Davidth88 · 08-02-2012 12:58PM

Seachmall wrote: »

You should have been more specific about what you're looking for in your original post!

Gimme my points!!

10 pts to the person on the left , if it's true that's worth 10 pts , the original question still stands .

Seachmall · 08-02-2012 01:06PM

Davidth88 wrote: »

10 pts to the person on the left , if it's true that's worth 10 pts , the original question still stands .

As far as I'm aware It's not true.

NO BACKSIES!!

Chuck Stone · 08-02-2012 01:07PM

No. I'm 100% against the death penalty and I couldn't carry the guilt of killing another humming bean.

Johnnio13 · 08-02-2012 01:18PM

what are the benefits like? Is there mileage? Health insurance?
Its not your average job, but if all you have to do is flick a switch or pull a lever behind a partition...where do I sign?

Would you apply to be an Executioner?

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