Approval for First Live Execution to be Broadcast Outside US Sought by Liveontheweb.com.

Entertainment Editors/Legal & Government Writers

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE--April 26, 2001-- Liveontheweb(TM).com Inc., TV for the Internet(TM), is seeking approval outside the US to broadcast the first live execution. Due to the large response of viewers believing they have the right to watch an execution as it is carried out, the company is reviewing a handful of death row inmates around the world and is going through the necessary steps to make this broadcast a reality.

In their previous request to broadcast Timothy McVeigh's execution, Liveontheweb.com's suit was denied by judge Tinder on April 18, 2001. In his decision, Tinder states, "By regulation, no photographic or visual or audio recording of the execution shall be permitted," in accordance to the pre-existing laws. Tinder's concerns are in maintaining prison security and good order among others. However, there are many Americans who believe strongly the people's right to true and correct information, especially concerning government procedures, such as an execution. Acknowledging that McVeigh's case is extremely controversial, due to the large number of victims involved, and the fact that McVeigh wants his execution televised, it is understandable that there are many Americans who would like to see this broadcast take place.

The nature of this case is unsettled and accordingly there was a large response of heated viewer feedback on both sides. Viewers argued:

-- It is a shame for all human beings in the world that you broadcast a live
execution.

-- Whatever the victim's crime was there is no reason to celebrate his
execution.

-- USA seems to drop back in the Middle Ages.

-- The death punishment must be abolished.

-- USA has to find the way back to the principles of the constitutional state
with a human execution of sentences.

Although there were many who disagreed, the bulk of viewer response was in favor of such a broadcast. One viewer writes:

"Most of the country may not have known the victims, but we

grieve for them. We have had to sit by many times and watch

the tapes of innocent people trying to live, not causing harm

to anyone, and all the children who lost their chance to

live, die! And the people who make these laws don't want to

give the country the privilege to watch that monster

die....quietly! I think that it is pathetic! McVeigh made

sure that we saw the faces of the innocent. I would rather

watch him die and sigh for the lost lives and that finally

they may rest in peace! Thank You and Good Luck!"

As a form of government punishment, 147 countries actively practice executions. In addition, a number of these countries still hold them in the town center and treat them as a social gathering. Executions take place frequently by means of stoning, crucifixion, hanging, firing squad, beheading, electrocution, lethal gas, and lethal injection.

Liveontheweb.com will announce, after all preparations have been made, the day, time, and location of the live broadcast. All footage related to this subject will air on Liveontheweb.com Capital Punishment Channel 27. Also included in this area, links to anti and pro death penalty sites. Due to graphic content viewer discretion is advised and pre registration will be required for age verification. The company always encourages viewer feedback and offers areas throughout their site for customer and viewer opinions.