actually public hangings left people very uncomfortable. hangmen were often pariahs (which has always meant unliked) and people wanted a more humane form of execution.
The bloodiness of Madam Guillotine in the French Revolution was one of the reasons why there was a counter-revolution. People generally abhor violence.
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You'll note I said "I THINK the basis... MAY BE..."
You may well be right, but at that point in time it was a speculation for a presidential veto on an anti-torture bill, based on conjecture and not fact.
Just wanted to be plain on your apologist stance on the issue of torture.
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Stooping to the enemies level always makes them respect democracy!
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