3509 Soon (media.patriots.win) posted 238 days ago by Sleeveharvey 238 days ago by Sleeveharvey +3509 / -0 397 comments share 397 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (397) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 41 ▼ – MegoThor 41 points 238 days ago +41 / -0 Precisely why public hangings were so effective. Let would-be criminals get a good look at what the future holds in store for them, and many will go home and rethink their lives. permalink save report block reply ▲ 13 ▼ – VinnyMAGA 13 points 238 days ago +13 / -0 And capital punishment which is way too rare now. permalink save report block reply ▲ 10 ▼ – sfluke8 10 points 238 days ago +10 / -0 Back in the day, death was the mercy part of punishment. permalink save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – thisguy883 3 points 238 days ago +3 / -0 Firing squads! permalink parent save report block reply
Precisely why public hangings were so effective. Let would-be criminals get a good look at what the future holds in store for them, and many will go home and rethink their lives.
And capital punishment which is way too rare now.
Back in the day, death was the mercy part of punishment.
Firing squads!