“It’s only common sense and humanity to allow a priest at an execution.”
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Normally I would agree.
But what if then his lawyer said, “It’s unsafe to have a priest here because of Joevid-19. So we call for a stay of execution. My client has a right to spiritual council.”
Ever hear of a hazmat suit? Whatever ppe is required but there is NO reason to deny a priest if that is the prisoners wishes.