Quote Originally Posted by DocFrance
Thumping something on the head is actually one of the most humane ways to kill an animal. As long as you smack it quickly and hard, it won't feel a thing.
Does one whack kill it though? (I'm being serious; I really don't know. )

Something tells me that in 2004 there has got to be at least one better way to end an animal's life than smashing in its skull.