“ Lawyers for the prisoners contended that the barbiturate-only method is widely used by veterinarians, who are barred in many states from using the same paralyzing agent employed in executing people. But the court rejected that argument, stating that “veterinary practice for animals is not an appropriate guide for humane practices for humans.
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Oh really? Then why are we doing academic research on animals then? (Not that I think there should be a complete moratorium on this type of research, it’s just that this is an interesting and troubling argument for the Supreme Court to make.)
Supreme Court Allows Lethal Injection for Execution - New York Times
