Comedian George Carlin passed away a couple of weeks ago. A cradle Catholic that drifted away from organized religion, he may be best known for his monologue on the seven words that cannot be said on television. It seems people that knew of his comedy either loved it or hated it. As usual, I am an outlyer. I could take him or leave him.
However, one of the most creative things I ever heard from him (I hesitate to use the term "funny" due to the nature of the subject) was a short question that forces one to really think about an issue in a philosophical manner. The question is: Why do medical personnel swab an inmate's arm with alcohol prior to administering a lethal injection?
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