1 thought on “Headline of the Week: “Inmate Chooses to Die by Firing Squad.””
Supposedly Sadam Hussein also wanted to die by firing squad (i.e. military style) rather than being hanged like a common criminal. His wish was not granted. In Medieval England (and probably other countries in Europe) noblemen were beheaded while common criminals were hanged. There was definitely a preference. Being boiled in oil or drawn and quartered were probably less popular than hanging.
Supposedly Sadam Hussein also wanted to die by firing squad (i.e. military style) rather than being hanged like a common criminal. His wish was not granted. In Medieval England (and probably other countries in Europe) noblemen were beheaded while common criminals were hanged. There was definitely a preference. Being boiled in oil or drawn and quartered were probably less popular than hanging.