Comments on: Complaint: inmate might be allergic to execution drug

By: Richard Nieporent

Richard Nieporent — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:27:17 +0000

I suppose execution by firing squad is out of the question. The EPA would accuse the prison of giving him lead poisoning.

By: nevins

nevins — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:14:44 +0000

As an anesthesiologist with many decades of experience with thiopental, I can assure you that there will be no reaction, allergic or otherwise, that would occur prior to the onset of death.

By: A.W.

A.W. — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:23:19 +0000

gee, its almost like being a murderer is a bad idea.

Hey i am allergic to death, too.

By: Soronel Haetir

Soronel Haetir — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:21:48 +0000

Besides which, with the new protocol Ohio uses they could just use the backup from the beginning. Is he claiming to be allergic to both?

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:01:27 +0000

Of more concern would be the allergic reaction to the lethal injection part.

I did write a short story about a lactose intolerant death row inmate enjoying a last meal of cheesecake thinking it wouldn’t matter. The conviction was reversed and the character was sick the first two days of freedom.

By: BG

BG — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:35:17 +0000

Makes one wonder what’s wrong with Ol’ Sparky. Time to dust him off.