2026-10-01 12:49 UTC
The way that red states keep executing people, even despite botching executions, rightly draws condemnation from around the country and world.
As a Christian, I say you can't profess a crucified Savior and support the death penalty.
But look what happens when there's enough public outcry: even the openly Christofascist governor of #Tennessee has to respond.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6122386-bill-lee-tennessee-executions-halt-christa-pike-case/
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@MissConstrue@mefi.social 2026-10-01 18:23
@MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.social We must end executions in this country. We cannot allow state sponsored murder in the 21st goddamn century.
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@MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.social 2026-10-01 21:09
Lord have mercy! You can't even trust the state to do the procedure right. They certainly can't be trusted to get the convictions and sentencing right. We know the death penalty is often administered with racial prejudice, too. And it does not work as a deterrent. This is why the state should not have the authority to take a life when there is any alternative. Extra warning: the article contains graphic details. https://apnews.com/article/christa-pike-failed-botched-execution-5638e4f7d25d5490b402ae53cfa2626d