Prison denies executed man’s last meal wish.

In what amounts to be a case of pettiness on the part of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, citizens have stepped in to make an executed man’s last meal wish happen.

Traditionally, a condemned person is offered a final meal of his choice. In an unusual twist to tradition, Philip Workman, a convicted murderer, turned down the offer and instead asked for a vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person.

Prison officials refused the request, saying “taxes are to be spent on specific things for the care of the inmates.” I know, it makes no sense to me either!

The way I look at it, a condemned man’s last wish is his last wish. Especially if it goes towards helping those in our society that need it most.

Upon hearing the news, good hearted citizens sprang into action. Nashville’s Union Rescue Mission received 170 pizzas from citizens who were irked at the Prison’s stand on the issue. Listeners of a radio station in Minnesota also ordered pizzas and had them sent to an organization for troubled youngsters.

To the Tennessee Department of Corrections, get your act together! I’m sure you’ve spent tax payer’s money in less helpful ways in the past!

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