2006-10-14 14:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Because there are last minute stays of execution, and the appeal process continues until the person is actually put to death, you would be obligated to do whatever was needed to maintain the person's health. If you refused to provide medical attention, it would amount to a cruel punishment, which is illegal. Also, if the person died from the inaction, and was later determined to have been innocent, the state or federal government would have quite a suit on their hands on behalf of the surviving family members.
2006-10-14 14:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be considered an inhumane execution. The idea of an execution is to put the inmate through as little suffering as possible
2006-10-14 14:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought they just went on with it anyways.
2006-10-14 14:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by buttnut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A guy can always say ' Well how do I know it won't hurt!'.
2006-10-15 00:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by evets.pilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered that too.
Maybe it's so he can actually enjoy his last meal.
2006-10-14 14:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is true...makes no sense! also, why is the needle sterilized before a lethal injection???
2006-10-14 14:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋