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pokepoke27 · May 2012

Special - that's so obnoxious. I don't care if you think the death penalty is okay - there is NO REASON to cheer for someones death. I would have had a hard time not throwing a book at his head > ; (

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Yeah, we had to watch them. Multiple kinds. One asshole cheered every time the prisoner was pronounced dead, or if they cried or looked scared/hurt. The professor finally told him he'd fail the class and be refused admittance into any future classes of hers if he did it one more time. One girl cried every single time. I, on the other hand, suddenly found Words With Friends extraordinarily fascinating.
Posted by specialk84[/QUOTE]

WTF, that's seriously awful. Was it mandatory that you watch it? I would have gotten up and left, and them probably complained to the dean.

baystateapple · May 2012

Oh God, Special WTF. I can't even watch it in cinema, and it's fake!

musicalsunlight · May 2012

That is really sad, Special. I had a hard time watching parts of the Green Mile because of that.

I have faith that you will find something even better, Bay! It does suck though, so I am sorry it happened.

I'm currently recovering from a minor panic attack and trying to take a break from my all day of studying.

specialk84 · May 2012

Random MIL story for you all (and yes, it's somewhat on point):

A few Christmases ago, we hosted. We very politely insisted that no one needed to bring anything--we would be preparing all the food. MIL showed up with an enormous bucket of cookies she baked. H just kind of stuck them in the corner and ignored them.

After dinner, his nephew went rummaging for more food. He opened the box, then yelled at the top of his lungs, "OMG, Nana! Why did you make dong cookies? This is Jesus's birthday, not Mary Magdalene's!"

H's aunt swore the cookie cutter really was shaped like an old-fashioned candle holder, complete with little tray. Somehow, that morphed into cookies with a distinct penis-and-testicle look. She frosted them, too, so it was even worse.

pokepoke27 · May 2012

Musu - some wine will clear that right up ; ). I would also try to rope H into a massage!

Special - that's freaking amazing. I would have died laughing.

ErinG93 · May 2012

I have been phone calls all day long from different phone numbers, all with my area code. Not a single person has left a voicemail, and I don't really want to answer. Really weird.

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]That is really sad, Special. I had a hard time watching parts of the Green Mile because of that. I have faith that you will find something even better, Bay! It does suck though, so I am sorry it happened. :( I'm currently recovering from a minor panic attack and trying to take a break from my all day of studying.
Posted by musicalsunlight[/QUOTE]

Panic attacks are the worst, was it because of finals? Definitely take a nice break, it does you no good if it's giving you anxiety.

specialk84 · May 2012

At every point registering for the class, we were warned that it would include graphic content. The books describe things in exact detail. This professor is known for teaching the classes no one else can stomach. It was with her that I had to watch an autopsy last quarter. Two people barfed. I was fascinated, and now she loves me.

But yeah, the executions got to me.

musicalsunlight · May 2012

Hahah that is pretty funny Special.

There were penis straws & whistles at my bach party, but that's it. But we played some "dirty" themed board games which were actually a lot of fun.

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]At every point registering for the class, we were warned that it would include graphic content. The books describe things in exact detail. This professor is known for teaching the classes no one else can stomach. It was with her that I had to watch an autopsy last quarter. Two people barfed. I was fascinated, and now she loves me. But yeah, the executions got to me.
Posted by specialk84[/QUOTE]

I guess if it's an elective and nobody HAS to take it, then it's okay, but I feel like watching real executions is a bit much. Why are they even filmed?

specialk84 · May 2012

MuSu, I hope you feel better. Panic attacks leave me on edge for a while after. Do you take something?

ErinG93 · May 2012

I didn't know that the videos were released to the public. That's interesting.

musicalsunlight · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : Panic attacks are the worst, was it because of finals? Definitely take a nice break, it does you no good if it's giving you anxiety.
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>It was a mixture of finals & money stress. And really needing a puppy snuggle, haha. I am waiting for my mom to get home and make me some dinner. I'll probably vent to her and she'll make me feel better.</div>

pokepoke27 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : I guess if it's an elective and nobody HAS to take it, then it's okay, but I feel like watching real executions is a bit much. Why are they even filmed?
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>Probably for legal reasons. That way if someone tries to claim that something unethical happend during the execution they can watch the video to investigate. </div>

musicalsunlight · May 2012

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[QUOTE]MuSu, I hope you feel better. Panic attacks leave me on edge for a while after. Do you take something?
Posted by specialk84[/QUOTE]

<div>No, I don't. I really don't have panicky episodes much because on the whole, I'm fairly laidback person and rarely panic about things. I just think the money & finals stress combined has really gotten to me. </div>

specialk84 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : I guess if it's an elective and nobody HAS to take it, then it's okay, but I feel like watching real executions is a bit much. Why are they even filmed?
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>I believe they're filmed for liability reasons. In case something goes wrong, the state can try to show they did things by the book.</div><div>
</div><div>Erin, I have no idea how they were released. Some are older, some are more recent with identifying details (names, faces) obscured. Some are foreign. She tried to explain how the university managed to get them, but I was a little late to class and missed the first part of her explanation.</div>

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : It was a mixture of finals & money stress. And really needing a puppy snuggle, haha. I am waiting for my mom to get home and make me some dinner. I'll probably vent to her and she'll make me feel better.
Posted by musicalsunlight[/QUOTE]

Aww, at least you get your puppy back tomorrow! What time is your final? How many more do you have after tomorrow?

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : Probably for legal reasons. That way if someone tries to claim that something unethical happend during the execution they can watch the video to investigate.
Posted by pokepoke27[/QUOTE]

That definitely makes sense. I tihnk it's strange that people can just watch them... if I were executed, I wouldn't want it used for educatonal purposes. I also really wouldn't want to be executed, so there's that, ha.

specialk84 · May 2012

Muni, what was the other present? You said it was super awesome. Now I'm curious.

ErinG93 · May 2012

Muni, did you share a picture of your new floors? I would love to see them.

musicalsunlight · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : Aww, at least you get your puppy back tomorrow! What time is your final? How many more do you have after tomorrow?
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>It is amazing how much calmer I am if I have my dog around, haha. My final is at 9 tomorrow. I have 3 more after that, but they are spread out through next week, so I'm not done til a week from tomorrow. I'll be fine, I just need to calm down lol. </div>

specialk84 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : That definitely makes sense. I tihnk it's strange that people can just watch them... if I were executed, I wouldn't want it used for educatonal purposes. I also really wouldn't want to be executed, so there's that, ha.
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>I don't think just anyone can watch them. I believe it has to be for a specific educational purpose. Since part of the class is examining the cruel and unusual punishment concept, it helps to know what actually happens.</div><div>
</div><div>If I was on death row, you bet your ass I'd want a room full of future lawyers to see what really happens. I'd want someone to stop it before I was executed.</div>

musicalsunlight · May 2012

Now I keep replaying that awful scene from the Green Mile in my head. Ugh. Terrible.

baystateapple · May 2012

Aww, Musu, I'm sorry you panicked

Puppy snuggles would definitely help.

pokepoke27 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : That definitely makes sense. I tihnk it's strange that people can just watch them... if I were executed, I wouldn't want it used for educatonal purposes. I also really wouldn't want to be executed, so there's that, ha.
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>Well, some people would say that the people that are executed waive their right to privacy once they commit an offense eligible for the death penalty.</div><div>
</div><div>I would like to think that the videos were obtained with permission from the next of kin or something like that. </div>

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : I don't think just anyone can watch them. I believe it has to be for a specific educational purpose. Since part of the class is examining the cruel and unusual punishment concept, it helps to know what actually happens. If I was on death row, you bet your ass I'd want a room full of future lawyers to see what really happens. I'd want someone to stop it before I was executed.
Posted by specialk84[/QUOTE]

Are you in law school? I don't think I knew that.

angelstar975 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : Well, some people would say that the people that are executed waive their right to privacy once they commit an offense eligible for the death penalty. I would like to think that the videos were obtained with permission from the next of kin or something like that.
Posted by pokepoke27[/QUOTE]

I just don't believe execution is ethical period, so taping it and showing it to anyone just makes it worse to me.

PetalPockets2012 · May 2012

I'm sorry you're having a hard time today Musu.

I love the Green Mile but I hate that part of the movie.

specialk84 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Evening : Are you in law school? I don't think I knew that.
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]

<div>I am not. I'm a poli sci major focusing in public administration. I heard that about half the department's graduates apply to law school, though, and many classes are offered jointly with the criminal justice program, which also produces a lot of students for law schools and police academies.</div>

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