The burning of witches

[CambCelt]

Is it, or is it not, a tad harsh to burn witches ?

Surely they could be given a stern ticking-off or a fine or be made to do some 'unpaid work in the community'. We could confiscate their broomsticks as well.

Perhaps a stretch in the nick for more serious witchery ?

[Earl]

They still do it in some parts of the world. The shit parts I suppose.