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By Tom Head, About.com Guide to Civil Liberties

Eight Ways to Die

Thursday August 3, 2006
Category: Death Penalty

Capital punishment isn't just a matter of life and death; it's also about getting from A to B. Whether the prisoner is injected, gassed, electrocuted, shot, hanged, stoned, beheaded, or crucified, execution stands a good chance of being an extremely painful experience. Read up on what awaits prisoners at the end of death row.

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August 18, 2006 at 3:49 am
(1) Abel says:

The implementation of capital punishment may rid us of deserving criminals. But the more significant question is: does it deter anyone from committing any crimes, especially those punishable by death?

November 18, 2007 at 5:52 pm
(2) fredMS says:

hahahaha, your name is tom head.

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