It is easy to forget that, as well as being sentenced to death, Shawna was for a long time in solitary confinement, a cruel and unusual punishment in itself. The following video, produced by
The Guardian newspaper gives us the opportunity to experience solitary confinement for ourselves in the comfort of our own homes. I found it extremely upsetting and I can't begin to understand how Shawna and thousands of other prisoners in the US and elsewhere can not only survive it but can lead positive and uplifting lives.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2016/apr/27/6x9-a-virtual-experience-of-solitary-confinement
