Death Penalty

The Nebraska Supreme Court has not outlawed the death penalty. But it has outlawed the electric chair as a means to kill a human being. Nebraska was the only state in the US that still carried out this method of execution.

Justice William Connolly:

"The evidence shows that electrocution inflicts intense pain and agonizing suffering.”

I have only sarcasm for the judge's remarkable enlightment in the 21st century. Moreover, the killing by lethal injection continues in 34 states. 53 people were killed in 2006. In the US alone.

However, I sincerly hope that this verdict is a victory on the long way to abolish the death penalty in the US and worldwide.

Meanwhile help those on death row by joining Amnesty's campaign. Take Action!