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Not having the death penalty would definitely be infinitely better. But given the different ways of humane execution, this is actually an improvement over lethal injections. Unlike injected chemicals, it's way harder to fumble and accidentally cause extra unnecessary suffering.
This is probably the best form of execution possible. Your body doesn't know that there's a lack of oxygen, but it does notice a build up of carbon dioxide. Nitrogen poisoning is not noticable until you're already "drunk" and falling asleep. That's why it's so deadly to divers.