On Demand: “Lethal Injection Lies”: The Myth of the Humane, Painless Execution

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On Thursday, February 23, 2023, DPF presented a discussion about “Lethal Injection Lies,” the myth that there is a painless, humane way to kill a human being. Death Penalty Chair Mike Farrell moderated the discussion with three lethal injection experts, all of whom have unique experiences with the death penalty and can eloquently attest to the barbarity of the execution process in the United States.

References:

1) Dr. Hansten’s Lethal Injection Slides
2) Professor Lain’s sources 
3) Dr. Hansten is the author of several books, including “Outmatched. The Death Penalty Meets the Wisdom of Montaigne”, and “Death Penalty Bullshit:15 Absurd Claims of Death Penalty Supporters

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