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How does this make sense, and how is it a good use of taxpayer money? Also, aren't prisoners entitled to having DNRs?

From CNN.com:

Having suffered a heart attack back in September, Allen had asked prison authorities to let him die if he went into cardiac arrest before his execution, a request prison officials said they would not honor.

"At no point are we not going to value the sanctity of life," said prison spokesman Vernell Crittendon. "We would resuscitate him," then execute him.



"At no point are we not going to value the sanctity of life"??? Does he hear himself speaking?

on 2006-01-18 12:30 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] archaica.livejournal.com
It's ridiculous. Saving the man's life just so we can kill him? It's absolutely barbaric.

on 2006-01-18 02:19 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] amyura.livejournal.com
That is so completely fucked-up.

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