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Posted on 02/28/2005 7:08:08 AM PST by floriduh voter
San Francisco. Lawyers for a condemned CA man who killed two women argued to a federal appellate court Wed that the lethal injection he faces next week is cruel and unusual, and that it violates the First Amendment right of speech.
Inmate Donald Beardslee, in what is believed to be the first challenge of its kind to lethal injection, said the combination of a sedative and a paralyzing agent would mask whether he is experiencing excruciating pain, would prohibit him from crying out and would prevent public witnesses to the execution from seeing him contort, a violation of the First Amendment.
"This drug will serve the purpose of masking this pain," argued Alan Schlosser, an ACLU lawyer. He said it could also prevent the two dozen public witnesses from viewing "movement that might be unpleasant and unsightly."
In response, Dane Gillette, CA's top capital punishment lawyer, argued that Beardslee must be executed Jan. 19 because there is no evidence that he will endure unnecessary pain, in violation of the 8th Amendment.
A lower court judge dismissed both challenges last week, among other things claiming they were speculative.
Beardslee was convicted of killing two women in 1981 to get even for a soured drug deal.
Stupid ACLU. Hypocrites! They think it's okay to starve Terri to death - a gruesome painful death - but it's NOT okay to put a murderer to death by lethal injection because that would be cruel and unusual. I think the ACLU is cruel and unusual.
I called his office and of course, Specter hasn't decided whether or not he will support S. 539, "The Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act." Surprise, surprise, NOT!!!!
I also called Rick Santorum's office. They told me Senator Santorum is ONE of the sponsors of the Bill and will vote for it.
Senator Frist's office says FRIST isn't sure whether he will vote for S.539 or NOT.
Bobby Schindler is on the wfla show now.
So, church. You're lying again, I see.
At least two posters directly told you yesterday that Rush HAS discussed this story. Here's one:
"Both Rush and Hannity have discussed this recently (i.e. in the last week). I just wish they would have done more.
It's still not too late however. I guess what angers me the most is the coward that is sitting in the Governor's office.
He has every legal right and responsibility to keep this woman from being murdered by the court by stepping in and removing her from her husband's care and putting her into state care. Even at the risk of his political career this has to be done.
That is the difference between a Lion and a Lamb. Unfortunately, Jeb Bush is no lion, so Terri will be fed to the wolves. "
192 posted on 03/10/2005 7:49:12 PM EST by Leatherneck_MT (A Patriot must
I thought the incapacitated persons protection act was bill #1151. Is it different in the Senate. geeez. I probably made some non sensical calls to the senate, if so.
Not sure what the wfla call number radios station is? Is it a BIG station in Florida?
I am surprised by Dr. Frist. But then again, should I be surprised at ANYTHING?
http://www.970wfla.com/main.html
don't know it's not in my area...listening online
Brian schiavo is on the phone now talking
Prayers Ascending for a Safe Trip for you, and for Eeevil Conservative, and for All who will be Traveling to Florida! Our God Bless you, Keep you, and Go with you!
Hey, at least he hasn't come out against it. At Terri herself said, "Where there's life, there's hope!"
Arlen Specter CHAIRMAN, PENNSYLVANIA
Orrin G. Hatch UTAH
Patrick J. Leahy RANKING DEMOCRATIC MEMBER, VERMONT
Charles E. Grassley IOWA
Edward M. Kennedy MASSACHUSETTS
Jon Kyl ARIZONA
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. DELAWARE
Mike DeWine OHIO
Herbert Kohl WISCONSIN
Jeff Sessions ALABAMA
Dianne Feinstein CALIFORNIA
Lindsey Graham SOUTH CAROLINA
Russell D. Feingold WISCONSIN
John Cornyn TEXAS
Charles E. Schumer NEW YORK
Sam Brownback KANSAS
Richard J. Durbin ILLINOIS
Tom Coburn OKLAHOMA
Did schnitt ask him about his mistress and illegitimate kids?
The businessman said that he watched the video and realized she had a lot of hope.
I wish everyone would watch Terri's videos at Terrisfight.org.
There is every reason to think Frist will support this. Because a staffer indicated he hadn't taken an official position on it yet doesn't suggest he won't. His staff might be looking it over, he might be looking it over, he might be consulting with legal experts in the Senate because he is a medical, not a legal expert, and this is a totally legal-type bill.
Brian Schiavo Said Bobby better be careful what he says. Bobby is saying Michael tried to murder terri. Bobby better be awful sure of that cause in the future he's gonna have a problem. People better be concerned about Jeb Bush, ignoring jurisprudence.
Now Bobby,
The evidence we have strongly suggests the night she collapsed there was a violent episode.
Bryan
They will say and do anything and twist and turn it anyway. Throw anything on the wall and see if it sticks.
Bobby cuts in we have evidence.
Bryan says you better have an attorney when this is done and over with .You're gonna need an attorney son.
Another reason why the GOP let us down -- by allowing Specter to be chairman. Apparently he hasn't come out against the bill -- and I'm hoping he won't -- but I won't be surprised if he does.
what are you quoting from?
I think Bryan has a big mouth.
Bobby Schindler surely knows that they can sue MS etc for wrongful death. OJ was aquitted in the criminal trial but lost the civil suit.
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