I think we should have some compassion for OP who is already angry because of the topic. OP clearly thinks this practice of executing people publicly is very evil and is already mad and so that's impacting all the responses. What about also thanking OP for posting this difficult topic? OP, thanks for posting this. I don't know if I agree with you entirely, but I might, however it's something important to talk about.

I also think about this in the context of a war. And although Christian Nationalism and Islamic Extremism are both terrifying to me, and although the attacker slated to die may or may not have been an extremist, the fact is that there is not a single country out there that is primarily Muslim (50%+) and also has any sort of LGBTQ+ rights.

I'm not saying it justifies this, but I also think this occurs in the context of women in some Islamic countries still being unable to learn things like math and reading. You may wonder, well, why does that mean Christian nationalism and fascism and human rights violations are okay?

And if you think that, that public executions are evil and horrible, then I get that. It's just hard for me to care about someone who was clearly a killer with training and intent when there are LGBT+ people who can't get married and women who can't learn math still and the "unfair war" he was mad about had originally allowed women to learn and get an education. I'm sure war crimes occurred and I'm sure it was horribly managed. And now look: Biden withdrew and now the Taliban doesn't even allow women to add numbers together.

That is the context of these religious maniacs and this situation and this execution. And I don't know what this attacker's views were, if he was just upset about war crimes or if he supported radical Islam. But, what is the appropriate response to radical Islam that, if completely effectuated, would mean women can't learn to read or do math?

I don't want to watch the execution because I believe in human rights for prisoners and this moves the needle in a bad way.

I also highly doubt it will be televised with ad space. I don't think publicly traded companies would want to be associated with this. There is a ton of cruelty and evil in society, including toward the poor and unhoused, but I don't think corporate America is going to touch this with a 10 foot pole. I'd be shocked if I was wrong, and if I am wrong, I'll be terrified and I would probably leave the country out of fear of what happens next.

I just think it's important to remember that there is still a war with radical Islamic jihadism and it's not something that can necessarily be humane. This is also someone who voluntarily signed up for the military. Also death by firing squad with multiple bullets will probably be somewhat quick and not that painful. I agree with you and you're right, but it's also so hard to care when this is a war, and some women aren't allowed to add numbers.

It's also possible I am so angry that some women aren't allowed to read and learn math that I am not looking at this situation clearly and it's more horrible than I realize.