Lethal secret: Georgia’s unusual effort to supply its executions

[damnedifIknow]

"But the insidious legislation in Georgia shields not only drug suppliers but doctors. It also would classify as “state secrets” the names of doctors hired by the state to participate in executions. If those doctors violated the ethics of their profession by providing prescriptions for executions, who would know?

"The proposed Georgia law violates the most fundamental tenants of democracy. It provides blackout curtains for shady activities sanctioned and paid for by the state. It lifts accountability not only from pharmacies and physicians but from the craven politicians who want to evade responsibility for public policy."

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/lethal-secret-georgias-unusual-effort-to-supply-its-executions-90035.html

[Warpy]

1. NM just found the DP too cumbersome to use

and had executed only one inmate since the 60s. It was abolished here in 2009, allowing at least one wild west state to join the civilized parts of the country.

There are still a few men on death row here whose sentences haven't been commuted to life without parole. They're sitting in limbo but I can't imagine the state starting up the DP machinery again.

[Redlegjumpmaster]

2. Death penalty is a useful tool and fitting punishment

Capital punishment is an interesting tool that should be used more effectively. I think it is sad that these drugs can not be obtained without all the drama. Doctors participating in State or Federal sponsored executions should be protected from those without a need to know specifics. I hope GA gets it right on this one.

[damnedifIknow]

3. Two wrongs don't make a right IMO

Some states have abolished the death penalty due to innocent people being sent to their death.

"Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat who has long supported capital punishment, looked drained moments after signing the historic legislation. Lawmakers sent him the measure back in January, but Quinn went through two months of intense personal deliberation before acting. He called it the most difficult decision he has made as governor.

"If the system can't be guaranteed, 100-percent error-free, then we shouldn't have the system," Quinn said. "It cannot stand."


I agree