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Doctor says prisoners die worse than dogs

AP via Google NewsCleveland Plain DealerLorain Chronicle-Telegram- - - - -http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jUdzDJsVKYD8hDRPuIJ48w4d2qEQD8VTKRB02Tuesday, April 08, 2008Hearing Continues Over Lethal InjectionBy JOE MILICIA - 4 hours agoELYRIA, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's lethal injection method was assailed asunfit foreven household pets byan anesthesiologist testifying in a case challenging theconstitutionality ofthe procedure.The three-drug cocktail would cause agonizing pain if the anestheticisn'tproperly administered,and the state's procedure for executions doesn't protect against thathappening,according to anexpert witness hired by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio."The way lethal injection is being done in Ohio does not comport withwhat isbeing done foreuthanizing of animals," Dr...continue to full post

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