2006-11-10 08:52:03 · 11 answers · asked by Bill B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, they do. The last one executed in Ohio was very interesting. He received a last-minute reprieve so his "last meal" ended up being his next-to-last meal. After he had his real last meal, when he was less than two hours from death by lethal injection with no chance of it being postponed again, they made sure he got his insulin shot.
2006-11-10 08:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A direct quote.
The last meal is a traditional part of a condemned prisoner's last day. The day before the appointed time of execution, the prisoner will be given the meal, as well as religious rites, if he or she desires.
In many countries the prisoner may have the luxury of selecting what the last meal will be (within reason), and the authorities do their best to provide a prisoner with the requested meal.
2006-11-10 08:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A last meal of (reasonable) choice is customary. For a while the Texas Dept. of Prisons published a list. I think their last list is still online, archived at http://www.thememoryhole.org
ADDENDUM: Here it is: http://www.thememoryhole.org/deaths/texas-final-meals.htm
2006-11-10 08:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
their given anything within reason to eat plus they can have a last visit with the people on their visitation list
2006-11-10 08:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are given a last meal. Usually they can have whatever it is they want with a few restrictions.
2006-11-10 08:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by april_fay21 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do. It can be any meal they choose.
2006-11-10 08:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAST I HEARD YES THEY DO NOT SURE WHY THOUGH WHEN THEY CAN GIVE THE FOOD TO NEEDY CHILDREN THAT WILL STILL BE "ALIVE"
2006-11-10 08:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by lita 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes in most states they can order anything they like for it, me I'd want Chinese food , from China!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-10 08:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes sir they do!
and a last request! ^_^
2006-11-10 08:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by 7yler Stone 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They can have anything they want within reason...some dont eat...Would you?
2006-11-10 08:54:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋