Good grief. There’d be appeals for years. He wouldn’t actually be executed for decades. In the meantime, his state could outlaw capital punishment (remember, this strip was drawn in the 1980s). Bill the Cat could outlive us all.
Life is all we as humans have. It is a sacred line I feel we should force another human to cross, especially when they haven’t actually killed someone themselves (i. e. this treason trial). I believe killing someone is a most base and horrific violation, and using it as a punishment automatically makes you just as bad as the person you’re punishing.
FatTonyBalducci over 13 years ago
We all die a little every day……….much like all of Berke’s strips.
steve26 over 13 years ago
When they pull the switch, will that be the only time that Bill The Cats comment of “Ack, Thbbft” is appropriate to the situation?
Sisyphos over 13 years ago
Bill in prison stripes! And seated in The Chair! How sad it is! Thpfft!
Rodney99 over 13 years ago
Just connect the cap to his tongue- that should certainly conduct electricity!
tripwire45 over 13 years ago
Good grief. There’d be appeals for years. He wouldn’t actually be executed for decades. In the meantime, his state could outlaw capital punishment (remember, this strip was drawn in the 1980s). Bill the Cat could outlive us all.
TheSpanishInquisition over 13 years ago
Life is all we as humans have. It is a sacred line I feel we should force another human to cross, especially when they haven’t actually killed someone themselves (i. e. this treason trial). I believe killing someone is a most base and horrific violation, and using it as a punishment automatically makes you just as bad as the person you’re punishing.
Dragoncat over 13 years ago
Why do I have the feeling that Bill the Cat’s execution is going to get overturned on a technicality?
hariseldon59 over 13 years ago
Tune in tomorrow for the “shocking” conclusion.
Sherlock Watson over 13 years ago
In Bill’s case, how will they know when the job is done?
dvoyack over 13 years ago
ACK! Pfffft!