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Nitrogen gas appears to be what states* are looking into [1] [2]. [1] http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2014/05/death_by_nitrogen_g

Nitrogen gas appears to be what states* are looking into [1] [2]. [1] http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2014/05/death_by_nitrogen_gas_will_the_new_method_of_execution_save_the_death_penalty.html http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudenc... [2] http://time.com/3749879/nitrogen-gas-execution-oklahoma-lethal-injection/ http://time.com/3749879/nitrogen-gas-execution-oklahoma-leth... *Edit: Changed "statesn" to "states".

dmm 8y ago
Nitrogen would be a lot safer for everyone else around. You can release lots of N2 in a reasonably ventilated room without harm but that's not the case with CO.
- TylerE 8y ago
  Helium would likely be even safer, since any that leaked would rise towards the ceiling/ventilation.
  - sebazzz 8y ago
    Then it would be funny if the convicted would speak. I'm not sure you want that in an execution. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRKVQcbIByo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRKVQcbIByo
- mikeash 8y ago
  Everything I’ve heard about hypoxia indicates that it’s a neutral or pleasant experience. You lose your higher mental functions first so you don’t panic or worry about what’s going on. You feel fine until you keel over. The fact that this isn’t the standard way to do it is a clear sign to me that the people making these decisions aren’t interested in making it quick and simple.
emilfihlman 8y ago
Gas chambers herewecome!