Alabama provides the greatest arguments against the death penalty

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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I have seen three executions. I hope I never see a fourth.

Capital punishment is violence. But the state does all it can to conceal that fact. The viewing areas outside the death chamber are still and silent. Bright light floods the small room where people die. The warden pronouncing the sentence speaks in clipped, measured tones, saying no more than needed. You’re expected to view the act as a bloodless execution of justice.

Sometimes …

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