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Fortunately, this isn't an issue with Galen.
It has been with previous cats, though.

What I'm reading: John Hodgman, The Areas of My Expertise

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Clarence Ray Allen has been on Death Row since 1980, when he was convicted of ordering murders while in prison. He recently lost his appeal to the state Supreme Court, in which he argued cruel and unusual punishment -- citing his age and the length of time spent on Death Row.

His advanced age is due to the appeals process, which has kept him from being executed.

Is this like murdering your parents, then appealing for mercy because you're an orphan?