[kingu]

Oh geeze; what, does this mean that every execution will be halted until the SCOTUS hears the case and issues a decision? Didn't most every state go to lethal injection just to prevent this challenge?

Funny how the concepts of stable decisions goes out the window on liberal cases, but remains set in iron on conservative viewpoints. Enough is enough - fine.. If these murderous thugs can have their lawyers hold up executions that have passed review after review, been decided by a jury of their peers, and overseen by one of the most extensive judicial systems in the world, then it should be a slam dunk to put a halt to all abortions under the same pretense. After all, the baby likely suffers pain, and it strikes me as a horrible standard when a murderer is granted more rights than an innocent child.

[Former Military Chick]

Your point was well stated thank you. I am equally shocked over all of this. After posting a few more articles about execution's being halted I have a feeling that is exactly what is going to happen, that until one is heard the rest must be stayed.

Which obviously makes me wonder, doesn't the state have any rights here, if they have an response that is sufficient that the case in FL should not affect the case in MO.

The other thing, I have to wonder this is the first time, that this method of execution has been brought before the Supreme's I find that really odd.

Again thanks for the comment.

[backtothestreets]

... it should be a slam dunk to put a halt to all abortions under the same pretense. After all, the baby likely suffers pain, and it strikes me as a horrible standard when a murderer is granted more rights than an innocent child.

Although there is a new court in place with the recent additions of Roberts and Alito, it will take more than a few hours or days to see their impact.

Just last week the SCOTUS referred an abortion case back to the lower court to review the decision of that court. That effort all but assured the case would be reviewed and sent yet again the the SCOTUS for a decision by the new court.

There is maneuvering occurring now that should allow the SCOTUS to reach decisions that could restore many good values.

On the issue of executions, I truly believe the SCOTUS took this as the first opportunity to bring such challenges before the court with the intent of reaching a decision that will mute similar petitions in the future.

[libertylover]

Excellent comments all the way. "Funny", Florida quickly passed this law a few years ago to move from "Old Sparky" to lethal injection for the purpose of the executions not be delayed for frivolous reasons.