The last meal tradition is something else I disagree with.
When someone dies, their bowels often give way and funkify the entire death chamber. The wardens should really be fasting the condemned prisoners and giving them a colonic lavage before execution to keep a more orderly penitentiary.
Some time ago, one could go to the State of Texas Death Row web sight and read what the inmate requested for his last meal and what he was served. They no longer have this information online, I don't know why.
But I recall that it was pretty comical. They would request steak, and get a ground beef patty. They'd ask for a fancy dessert, but they won't get it -- instead they'd get something bland.
So, to satisfy a minor curiosity, the "condemmed man" here in Texas doesn't get to dictate his last wish. Far from it. It is a meaningless gesture. As it should be, I might add.
Actually they only get what is available in the prison commissary usually or something special if it's readily available and someone at the prison will go get it for them. Some have requested special Ice Cream or moonpies and stuff like that
"Bend over, worthless murdering dirtbag. Here's the last enema you'll ever know this side of Hell!"
;^)
Oh heck...I would rather they stuffed old oil rags up there and made him wear a diaper.
There I go again...showing my soft side.