
Stop South Carolina from bringing back firing squad executions!
Target: President Biden and Governor McMaster
As Republicans turn back the clock on civil rights, reproductive rights, and gay rights across the country, South Carolina has asked, “Why not do the same for the way we kill people?”
The southern state passed legislation last May reinstating the firing squad as a legal method of execution after the state has found itself unable to obtain lethal injection drugs.
A $53,000 renovation to the state’s “death chamber” has just been completed, allowing the killings to resume. A rectangular opening has been added to the room, through which three volunteer shooters will fire their weapons — all of which will hold live ammunition.
Add your name to ask President Biden and Governor McMaster to take action to stop the use of firing squads in executions!
While proponents argue that it’s the most “humane” method of execution, not everybody agrees. Two of the 35 men on death row in South Carolina have asked the Supreme Court to decide if the firing squad is constitutional, arguing that their right to choose the manner of their death — they chose lethal injection — is being infringed upon.
The death penalty itself is a barbaric anachronism from less civilized times. There is no “humane” way to kill someone, and it’s horrific to see legislators spending this much time and money trying to expand the ways we can legally kill people.
Demand President Biden and South Carolina Governor McMaster take action to stop the use of firing squads in executions!
TAKE ACTION
By signing this form, you are agreeing to receive occasional emails from Grand Strand Action Together. You may of course unsubscribe at any time.
433 People Have Taken Action
Liz
29605
May 17, 2022
Mordale
29577
May 17, 2022
Tammy
29681
May 17, 2022
Ian
29412
May 16, 2022
Victoria
29369
May 16, 2022
Lillian
29909
May 16, 2022
Ward
29708
May 16, 2022
Marianne
29626
May 16, 2022
Cornelia
29501
May 16, 2022
Karin
29715
May 16, 2022
Jennifer
29440
May 16, 2022
Lynn
29526
May 16, 2022
Howard
29909
May 16, 2022
Tyron
29461
May 16, 2022
Karen
29072
May 16, 2022
Sandra
29841
May 16, 2022
Tabice
29069
May 16, 2022
Thomas
29909
May 16, 2022
curtis
29715
May 16, 2022
Nancy
29585
May 16, 2022
Debby
29821
May 16, 2022
Richard
29576
May 16, 2022
Lorraine
29926
May 16, 2022
Margaret
29579
May 16, 2022
Diane
29907
May 16, 2022
Displaying 1 - 25 of 433