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QAH Episode 121: A Brief History of the Guillotine

Half-Arsed History

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The Cruelty of Capital Punishment and the Call for Reform

This chapter explores a physician's strong opposition to the death penalty, emphasizing its cruel and torturous nature. It contrasts the brutal execution methods of the past and advocates for reform towards more humane, egalitarian practices in alignment with Enlightenment ideals.

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