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Oklahoma To Use Animal Euthanisia Drug in Human Executions

Oklahoma has a scandalous plan for executing inmates—with a drug used on animals. Ben Crair on why the way we put our pets to sleep is more humane than most lethal injections.

Ben Crair
Ben Crair
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The lethal injection chamber at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, California. (Eric Risberg / AP Photo)
Ben Crair

Ben Crair

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