Originally posted by Guineapig: ...After the object supporting one's body weight is removed, the sudden jolt breaks the neck, knocking one out...and while unconcious, suffocating soon after. Brief pain. ...
Interesting, then...that hanging was discontinued in many states as a form of execution and replaced by electric chair, gas chamber and lethal injection.
I suppose it's only easy and practical in the form of suicide.
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
