It seems a little odd, they're gonna die anyway surely?!
2006-12-04 22:55:54 · 22 answers · asked by sportative 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
hmmm, i guess they dont collect used ones lol
2006-12-04 22:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by louise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because the death sentence may be commuted at the last minute, after the needle had been inserted. Couldn't have the guy getting a bad infection. Also, most needles once used are disposed of to prevent accidental pricking so they would have to use new sterilized needles with protective caps every time. But I don't know for sure
2006-12-05 07:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Erik D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that it is cheaper to use the sterile ones than not. Think also about the one putting the needle in. Wouldn't they like a sterile needle if they get stuck.
2006-12-05 07:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In case the person survives the injection, he/she may contract some other disease due to the unsterilized needle. A sick person cannot be put to death. The person first has to be cured and then only executed !!!!
This Q is similar to : Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets ?
2006-12-05 07:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Longfellow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Incase they contaminate the people administering the lethal injection. But mainly to make sure there is nothing to react to the lethal drugs and everything goes to plan.
2006-12-05 07:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by eauxquet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd imagine it's for the benefit of the person administering the injection - they might also get stuck with the needle in an accident.
Can you buy unsterilised needles? :D
2006-12-05 07:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by segat1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be able to do an autopsy to get to know the precise cause of death........and besides it could be unfair if the victim is injected with a contaminated needle.and maybe the contamination could become an antidote to the injection.haha
2006-12-05 07:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by soki blue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting question!! thts soo strange ur right they are just guna die.,.. but what if they dont!!!! maybe its also so the person administering the injection doesnt contract anything.. i guess wer all worth a clean needle!!
2006-12-05 07:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... would it surprise you to know that a person has to be healthy to be legally executed?
Before the execution is carried out a full medical examination is made to ensure that the person is 'fit' to die.
2006-12-05 06:59:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says they do? If they don't clean out the needles they would get clogged and not worked properly....
2006-12-05 07:16:35 · answer #10 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think to be more humane. Even though the person will be put to death, that I think is the proper way to do it.
2006-12-05 08:30:41 · answer #11 · answered by nurse_corrupted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋