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High court rejects Haugen case

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PORTLAND (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to consider the case of Oregon death row inmate Gary Haugen, who sought to force his own execution.

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Letter to the Editor: Justice?

  • Edward C. Wegner
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To the editor: Last week, the state of Texas announced that they had just executed their 500th inmate, whereas the state of Oregon reports that they are holding 30-some prisoners on the so-called “death row.” What is the annual cost? I am sort of impressed with Cuba’s attitude: “take a life and give yours.”