Torture, such as being hung, drawn and quartered was once a (common) public display, what changed in society that it was (greatly reduced) stopped? Why did we decide we shouldn't do it?

by Aiken_Drumn

I know torture does still exist. I know even our modern governments likely do it. I mean the medieval public stuff. Why can't I throw rotten tomatoes at people in stocks etc?

WARitter

You may be interesting in this previous answer by u/dhmontgomery that deals with this issue.