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RKP5637

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1. That was my first thought too! Some have felt other alternatives are used because they cause

Reply to jennied (Original post)

Tue Nov 4, 2014, 09:30 AM

Nov 2014

pain and suffering, they want no easy way out for the convicted. I think there is a lot of truth in that, they want vengeance, hence better more humane execution methods are not employed.

Same here, "Ugh, this topic disturbs me, but I've been thinking about it."

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Just wondering about something about doctor assisted suicide... [View all] jennied Nov 2014 OP

That was my first thought too! Some have felt other alternatives are used because they cause RKP5637 Nov 2014 #1

Interesting question. djean111 Nov 2014 #2

The manufacturers of the drugs won't allow for their use in executions is my guess. n/t demmiblue Nov 2014 #3

MDs can't do it as safeinOhio Nov 2014 #4

Correct. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #5

Yes I read the same thing vankuria Nov 2014 #6

If the inmate refused to take the drugs KinMd Nov 2014 #7

Maybe it has to do with the method of delivery?? YarnAddict Nov 2014 #8

Another question B2G Nov 2014 #9

Actually if the patient is in a vegetative stare, it's not cruel KinMd Nov 2014 #10

And if they're not? B2G Nov 2014 #11

I agree totally , but often the law allows you to withold water and food KinMd Nov 2014 #12