re: #7 Nerdy Fish

There was some discussion here that it might be quick and painless, due to oxygen deprivation, as opposed to slow and painful asphyxiation. I don’t know if this means the State of Alabama fucked up, or if there’s some other mechanism not currently understood, but that’s a horrific way to die.

They (people who were consulted by the media about the effects of nitrogen suffocation) said the mask might not be airtight and air (containing oxygen) could leak inside and prolong the suffering.