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Criticism grows over reported plans to livestream a firing squad execution
Original: Hegseth and Trump wanting to livestream a firing squad execution is very sick. The whole capital punishment system is a
Commenters are condemning reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump would support livestreaming an execution by firing squad, calling the idea morally disturbing. Critics say the episode reflects broader problems with the US capital punishment system and describes a society that is too comfortable with publicised state violence. The discussion ties the report to wider debate over Trump-era justice policy.
Why now: The reported endorsement of broadcasting an execution has sparked outrage and renewed debate over capital punishment in the US.
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- Hegseth and Trump wanting to livestream a firing squad execution is very sick. The whole capital punishment system is a sign of a violent and sick society. Gift article https:// wapo.st/4yElwyB # news # uspol # politics · KrissyKat@hoosier.social · 6
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