Welcome to ...

The place where the world comes together in honesty and mirth.
Windmills Tilted, Scared Cows Butchered, Lies Skewered on the Lance of Reality ... or something to that effect.


Monday, March 16, 2009

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

Politics means the vast majority of the world's executions take place in Asia – but that will eventually change, say David Johnson and Franklin Zimring.

The vast majority of the world's executions take place in Asia: is it because of the culture, or simply the authoritarian policies of their leaders? (Image: Jan Stromme / Photonica / Getty)

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

No comments: