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US still using electric shocks for punishments on menatlly ill people

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A state report identifies multiple failures by staff members of a group home that allowed two emotionally disturbed teenagers to be given dozens of electrical shocks at the direction of a caller posing as a supervisor.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/let... I found this "letter to the editor" that really captures my feelings about this matter.

This is utterly barbaric that we still use electric shock for punishment or "therapy". Electric shocks are banned by the Geneva Conventions. Why are we using this on the most vulnerable of citizens? Why?
jubal

4 responses // US still using electric shocks for punishments on menatlly ill people

  • How can electrocuting someone over and over bring back someone's sanity? It makes as much sense as trying to beat someone until they aren't violent anymore.....
    phillyharper
  • good ,it is very good,i like thiis picture.
    xiaodouban
  • I'm not sure I understand your point...
    phillyharper
  • The picture looks like its the cozy suburban Christmas home filled with warmth and love, this is juxtaposed with the story about torture in our own country.

    Perhaps it is the dark humor he appreciates...
    jubal

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