[...] crucifixion is a LIFE experience. Death is a token part of it. Yes it kills, but if you JUST wanted them dead, use a sword/axe/spear, or bullet or laser gun depending on WHEN you are. Crucifixion does so much more. It is a mountain to climb, a marathon, a rite of passage to that eventual outcome.
Crucifixion exposes the victim nude in a fixed position with minimal movement, suspended in agony aware, verbal, displayed, in a permanantly tortured and challenging state that gradually debilitates, inescapably humiliates, and through subtle asphyxiation, elemental exposure sweating and dehydration, cruelly sucks the victim towards death. But it is a LIFE experience, shared with your male and/or female crossmates in conversation, mutual sympathy and understanding, sympathised or pitied or mocked by onlookers respectively, and is, as my handle name says, your CRUCIFIED LIFE. A final, torturous but rich part of your life to enjoy and endure.