Of all the asinine rulings!

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that California must change its lethal injection method for an execution next week, saying the current mix of drugs may constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel said he was concerned inmates are conscious and undergoing extreme pain during execution.

The usual lethal injection method involves giving a sedative, a paralyzing agent and then a heart-stopping drug. Fogel ordered the state to either have an expert present to ensure Michael Morales is unconscious from the sedative, or replace a three-drug mix with a lethal dose of barbiturate.

Morales is scheduled to be executed Feb. 21 for the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in San Joaquin County 25 years ago.

His attorneys alleged a mistake in the sedation process might mean he would appear unconscious, but internally would succumb to excruciating pain.

This savage beat, stabbed, and raped a 17-year-old girl, Terri Winchell, 25 years ago. That he is still breathing is unconscionable, and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment to his victims family and friends, as well as to the taxpayers of the state of California. I frankly don't give a rat's ass if he suffers a little bit as the state of California sends him to Hell.

But judge, you really want a better procedure? Fine -- I've got a suggestion.

Inject lead, 9mm at a time, to the base of the skull until the rabid mutt stops breathing.

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