The argument for the death penalty would suggest that one who has murdered an innocent individual should not be allowed to live. Often times, those who commit murder sit in prison and watch television, play cards, or go outside to play games such as basketball with other inmates. This is horrible, the victim is dead, and the accused is having a decent time in the penitentiary. It is not fair to the victim, or the family of the victim. They must not be able to enjoy life in any way; thus the death penalty is appropriate. Both, the Supreme Court and the Bible see the death penalty as necessary for a society that has violent members. The majority of citizens in the United States also find the death penalty fitting for heinous crimes. The death penalty should be seen as a way to better our society.
             The families of many victims are strictly in favor of the death penalty. This allows them to put closure on a horrible time in their lives. A case that recently took place in New York is a prime example of when the death penalty should be used. Ken Williams beat a two-year-old, who was in his care to death. The young boy, son, and brother was Lavonty Johnson. Johnson reportedly threw up on his bed and was beat seven to eight times with a belt. After being beat, the young boy was raped for hours. Johnson died at the hands of an evil person. It is clear that by using the death penalty this can begin to heal the wounds of the family. The family no longer has to worry about what Williams is capable of, simply because they know he cannot harm anyone again. This is all the closure the family needs.
             The Supreme Court and the Bible also show the necessity of the death penalty. The Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty is by no means cruel and unusual punishment. It is fair and just when heinous crimes have been committed. The Bible sees the death penalty as just and states why in many bible verses. "
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