While the GOP may defend it, I can tell you that the idea of it came out of those who pushed for more humane methods of carrying out the death penalty. These are the same types who support PETA and other such entities. I don't think you can pin the origins of it on any one party, but you could make the case that it came from the liberal side of things.
Actually, the loudest protests came from those who were required to administer the penalties.
Amazing, isn't it? A lot of the "executioners" turned out to be decent human beings, willing. It's pretty easy for people whose job description doesn't include pulling the switch to demand more blood.
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