[NearlyNormal]

Perhaps it will lead to the dead-men-walking being able to choose the method and manner of their death (just as they choose their last meal).

Although they might then also argue that the contemplation of that decision alone might constitute 'cruel and unusual punishment'!

[dfwgator]

Perhaps it will lead to the dead-men-walking being able to choose the method and manner of their death

I say, provide every death row cell with a rope, that can be used anytime by the convict.