When you think about reasons to abolish the death penalty, you might think of the ethical implications behind it, questions of innocence, or the inconsistency with which it’s applied. But lately, very practical considerations have slowed the pace of executions in America, leaving states to wonder if it’s even worth the trouble. Beyond the higher costs associated with prisoners on death row, the pharmaceutical companies that have made the drugs used for lethal injections are increasingly leery of letting their products be used for executions. Laws in the European Union are a big reason why.
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