The Guardian view on the death penalty: Christa Pike’s execution was botched, but cruelty is inherent | Editorial

<p>Three-quarters of nations have rightly abolished capital punishment in law or practice, but killing by the state has surged in the US</p><p>What is the kindest way to kill? That’s the question being asked once more following Tennessee’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us