by Donald Jeffries, ”I Protest”: Desensitizing the insensitive Sheeple Years ago, I used to say that at some point, this country is going to broadcast live executions. I saw it as a new reality show, perhaps titled Pull that Switch! I thought they’d have eligible voters compete for the honor. To be technically responsible. Without […]

US president overrules defense secretary, who announced plan without informing White House, source says; fellow Republicans, international observers objected to live broadcast

The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.

Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children's social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.

The recordings show that precious minutes elapsed as officials and responders tried to figure out whether a request for emergency help in the execution chamber was legitimate.