As a society, we constantly try to shield ourselves from reality. We like our violence in slick CSI fashion - 10 minute segments with commercials in between, easy on the eye actors, and definite endings. Listen to Witness to an Execution. This is what public radio is all about - it holds up a mirror to all segments of society and we see our reflections. It's about every day Americans just doing their jobs; their jobs just happen to be putting people to death. No matter on what side of the fence you stand regarding the death penalty, you must give this piece a listen. It is brave, it is haunting, it is powerful, it will move you to tears. Find a place for this piece in your programming schedule.
Summary: Witness to an Execution tells the stories of the men and women involved with the execution of deathrow inmates at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas.
Review of Witness to an Execution
Deborah Astley
Posted on June 15, 2005 at 05:08 PM
As a society, we constantly try to shield ourselves from reality. We like our violence in slick CSI fashion - 10 minute segments with commercials in between, easy on the eye actors, and definite endings. Listen to Witness to an Execution. This is what public radio is all about - it holds up a mirror to all segments of society and we see our reflections. It's about every day Americans just doing their jobs; their jobs just happen to be putting people to death. No matter on what side of the fence you stand regarding the death penalty, you must give this piece a listen. It is brave, it is haunting, it is powerful, it will move you to tears. Find a place for this piece in your programming schedule.