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"what is being asked of us is ethically unacceptable"
some californian doctors are now refusing to help in ritual state murders：
The planned execution of convicted rapist and murderer Michael Morales has been halted after two court-appointed doctors refused to participate, the BBC reports.
The anaesthesiologists were scheduled to be present at the termination at the behest of a US federal judge who agreed with defence arguments that the cocktail of lethal chemicals used might cause extreme pain if the initial dose of barbiturates proved inadequate. Accordingly, the judge ordered two doctors to attend and intervene, "in the event that Morales woke up or appeared to be in pain".
However, the two doctors declared any such intervention "medically unethical", adding: "As a result, we have withdrawn from participation in this current process... What is being asked of us is ethically unacceptable." if i understand correctly， "court-appointed" lawyers， doctors or whatever are under 'legal' obligation to perform the task assigned， thus the above acts amount to civil disobedience。 long may it continue。 the only reasonable response to illegitimate government is contempt。
Current Mood:  tired
Current Music: The Bangles - Eternal Flame
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