A New Level Of Justice

A New Level of Justice

On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800 people. Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols were found guilty of the terrorist attack and were sentenced to death. On June 11, 2001, McVeigh was executed. His sentence took six years to be followed through with. On the day he was to be executed, people lined the streets outside the prison. Mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, and children of the victims killed were there pleading for the life of the man who had caused all this pain and hurt to them. Why would anyone do that? Americans showed a great sense of forgiveness that day, but in no way should someone be excused from their actions just because they are forgiven.

Today, the court gives leniency to many murders. People who kill others are sentenced to a couple years in a warm jail that provides them with food and comfort, perhaps far better than what they had before. The saying "An eye for an eye" is no longer in existence. Maybe it would be better stated "A life for 20 years in an expenses paid hotel room with all inclusive meals and medical care and daily play time." Why would a murderer fear the consequence of his actions if this is what is expected? America has gotten too far away from capital punishment.

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Genesis 9:6 says "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man." God meant for this to be a guide line for how we are to live our lives. If a person's life is taken, the price is death.

How should execution be carried out? Today cruel and unusual punishment is a controversial topic in courts. Some people believe that a murderer should be put to death, but not in a way that would be painful to them. Punishment should be assessed individually