Why the fuck are they using cyanide? Cyanide gas is a horribly painful way to die. If they HAVE to use gas (which they shouldn't, they shouldn't even have a death penalty), they should use carbon monoxide. It's far cheaper, and painless to boot. Looks like the cruelty is the point.
Maybe? Idk about the effects of helium beyond trapping it in the vocal chords to make silly sounds. Unfortunately, helium is expensive AF and we're running out of it. Nitrogen on the other hand is the most abundant diatomic molecule in our atmosphere.
Why the fuck are they using cyanide? Cyanide gas is a horribly painful way to die. If they HAVE to use gas (which they shouldn't, they shouldn't even have a death penalty), they should use carbon monoxide. It's far cheaper, and painless to boot. Looks like the cruelty is the point.
CO is not painless. It causes an intense headache.
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Maybe? Idk about the effects of helium beyond trapping it in the vocal chords to make silly sounds. Unfortunately, helium is expensive AF and we're running out of it. Nitrogen on the other hand is the most abundant diatomic molecule in our atmosphere.
helium is what the DIY Kevorkian groups recommend
Interesting. Any idea why? My guess would be that maybe you need less for it to work or it's more pleasant than nitrogen?
Maybe it’s more about accessibility - helium can be purchased at party shops in US