Is the death penalty as it is practiced in the U.S. a form of violence?

[THIRSTforWISDOM]

Again, as it is practiced.

Much of war is violence. Much of the sport of American football is violence. Many crimes are violence. The sport of boxing is violence. Etc.

Is the death penalty as it is practiced in the United States of America a form of violence?

Can anybody honestly say that the death penalty as it is practiced in the United States of America is non-violent?

And I am not talking about the mere act of injecting, electrocuting, etc.--I am talking about the entire institution of the death penalty. That includes things like people carrying signs saying, "Roast in Peace".

[Little Shepherd]

In and of itself the death penalty is a violent act. :yes:

[Amazing Rando]

No, I can't say I've ever heard anyone claim that the death penalty is nonviolent. :nsm:

[Timothy Leary]

Um, duh. :duh:

The question is not whether it is or isn't a violent act, the question is whether it is a justifiable violent act. Violence, in and of itself, is not wrong. I wholehardedly support any woman who beats the snot out of any would-be rapists coming their way.