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Thread #47412   Message #707602
Posted By: Lonesome EJ
09-May-02 - 03:47 PM
Thread Name: BS: An Argument for the Pillory?
Subject: RE: BS: An Argument for the Pillory?
I wouldn't rule that out either, McG.

Davegnome, I think the pillory was perceived as cruel and unusual punishment and an unconstitutional form of punishment. I don't know whether it was because of the public humiliation, or the physical cruelty aspects that McGrath talks about.