Robertson's truth in this chapter is that the death penalty is brutal and inhumane practice, and by using grotesque passages and emotive language, he enables the reader to support his view. ... He wants the reader to reel in horror at the inhuman treatment meted out to condemned criminals. ... Hence, Robertson's truth in Michael X on Death Row is that Capital Punishment is cruel and inhumane and he uses grotesque passages and emotive language to support his truth. ... Robertson's truth in Michael X on death row is that capital punishment is cruel and inhumane and he su...

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Those opposed to this punishment claim that it also violates the right not to be subjected to torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. ... In reference to this form of punishment being viewed as cruel and inhumane, two states in this country permit the use of a firing squad, hanging is an option in four states, and in one state there is proposed legislation to replace the state's electric chair with the guillotine. ...

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