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Utah House OKs Firing Squad

At Boise State Public Radio (KBSX 91.5FM), Scott Neuman reports: "Utah's GOP-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved a proposal to bring back the state's use of firing squads for executions, but the measure faces an uncertain reception in the Senate. The 39-34 vote on Friday came as missing lawmakers were rounded up to break a deadlock. The firing squad was discontinued in 2004. The Associated Press says leaders in the Republican-controlled Senate won't say whether they will support the measure and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, also a Republican, has not said if he will sign it." More here.

Question: Should Idaho use a firing squad for executions?

D.F. Oliveria

D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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