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7. I wish that Obama would reverse his pro-death penalty stance.

Sun Jun 10, 2012, 11:40 PM

Jun 2012

This would give a huge boost to the abolitionists, similar to what he did for the marriage equality campaign when he finally came on board.

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Court rules for news groups in execution case [View all] Judi Lynn Jun 2012 OP

the public ENJOYS a First Amendment right to view executions AhmsoRealwidit Jun 2012 #1

But if it is -- so-called painless -- why the fuck hide it? longship Jun 2012 #2

As long as the horrors... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2012 #4

So, law classes were not your thing, I take it? boppers Jun 2012 #8

It should be required that the politicians watch the execution Angry Dragon Jun 2012 #3

In most "low volume" states executions are carried out by ghoulish volunteers Sen. Walter Sobchak Jun 2012 #6

I wish that Obama would reverse his pro-death penalty stance. Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #7

kick. n/t bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #9