just like the final diner, we should let the dead man choose his weapon of choice
- some .50 AE hollow point
- 12ga buckshot
- .50 to the head
- a real plinky .22
- a cow stunner
- a 40mm grenade to the temple
or, the gun they've used to murder.
I agree. We used to have public executions, like public public. It didn't keep people from acting up, but it sure nipped some in the bud.
If I were to rewrite the system as it stands, we'd take all of the money currently spent on upkeep for Death Row inmates, and use it to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt a man's guilt.
Then when we're satisfied it's iron tight, we take em out in public. Execution method fitting the crime. And we livestream it. Open donations up, proceeds go to the victims or family of the victims. Won't stop the crime, but sure will put a "Millions of people will watch me shit and piss all over myself and cry while they zap me, and half of them will donate a buck to say 'Poggers'. Better not beat this old lady to death with a crowbar." bug in some ears.
In the words of Willie,
"Grandpappy told my pappy back in my day, "Son,
A man had to answer for the wicked that he done."
Take all the rope in Texas,
Find a tall oak tree.
Round up all of them bad boys,
Hang them high in the street.
For all the people to see."