At least we can see what the priorities were for the MO lege

At least we can see what the priorities were for the MO lege: Protecting members of the execution team from...

1) "retaliation" (has anyone retaliated against any member of any execution team, like, ever?) and

2) "ridicule," (arguably well-deserved ridicule) and

3) the continued unimpeded participation in unethical practices by medical staff

.......trumps disclosure & public oversight any day of the week.

See debate summary:

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill is needed to provide

protection to the members of the execution team and their

families from retaliation and ridicule. The bill also provides

license protection for health professionals who participate in

executions.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Moore; and Department

of Corrections.

OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that nothing should

prohibit the disclosure of the disbursement of public funds, and

it takes away all public oversight. The public should be able to

make sure that the people on an execution team are competent to

ensure that the executions are carried out humanely.

Testifying against the bill were Missouri Association of Criminal

Defense Lawyers; Jeff Stack, Missourians to Abolish the Death

Penalty; and Missouri Catholic Conference.

OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say that the Department of

Corrections should not establish policy. Its duty is to uphold

the laws of the state, and there is a need to protect state

employees and families.

Testifying on the bill were Department of Corrections; and

Missouri Corrections Officers Association.