"Evil has many faces. The criminals and murderers commit acts of evil against society, the law enforcement agencies, judicial system, and prison systems are corrupt and commit crimes (evil) against the criminals, you (society), are destructive by supporting godless morals and ethics, always trading evil for evil from every side. There is no peace for the wicked. You selfishly tear down and never build up." A man named Michael Sharp who was executed after fifteen years on death row in November of 1997 in Texas wrote this excerpt from "The Jericho Road". During his time in prison, he accepted Christ as his savior and repented of his sins. This excerpt gives a true perception from all aspects when it comes to the controversy over capital punishment. In terms of "the law of the land", punishment should fit the crime. But when capital punishment is considered, no human being has the authority to make such an immense decision. Opinions may vary, but one common value is agreed upon!
             in the normality of society; murder is wrong. Immoral economically, socially, and ethically, the death penalty is unacceptable to a just fellowship of mankind.
             Capital punishment is a public exhibition of order, a violent homicide. According to the Campaign to End the Death Penalty, over three thousand prisoners are currently under the sentence of death. Since 1976, almost six hundred executions have taken place. (Campaign to End the Death Penalty 1) As time goes on, the age limit for the penalty of death is decreasing. (Information Plus 57) The Federal minimum age is of eighteen years. That age is in good standing in thirteen states but the minimum age waves between fourteen and seventeen in sixteen states. (Information Plus 57) Means that distinguish the death penalty include murder carried out during the act of another felony, murder of a peace officer, corrections employee, or fireman, murder by an inmate serving a life sen...