Happy topic for a Monday but a headline grabbed me this morning that said:

Mexican citizen asks high court to block execution

Apparently a guy in prison for gang rape and the beating to death of two Houston girls is asking for a break. Citing the need to be granted a new hearing to comply with an international court ruling, this clearly fine gentlemen feels he deserves a second chance. Being from Texas where the death penalty seems like the norm, unfortunately I do not have much sympathy for our soon to be executed prisoner. (Did I mention he is awaiting execution in Texas)

I know there are all of these stories out there where people forgive their loved one’s killers. And, I am all for forgiveness. However, the law should stand behind their decisions. If this guy did in fact commit the crimes he was convicted of (yes, I hear all of you doubters out there), then pay the price. Gang rape and beatings are not exactly “accidental”.  I know many of you have thoughts on the death penalty and I would love to hear about it. A general theme of mine is that you should pay for the consequences of your actions. Some people think that by letting a guy sit in jail that he is actually suffering more than being executed. I’m not sure I agree. It’s not the most pleasant topic in general but I felt the need to address it. For some reason it just bothers me to read about these prisoners and their attorneys who come up with last minute appeals on why someone should not be executed. I get it, life is precious etc etc. I just have a hard time granting a pardon to someone who would commit such an intentional and gruesome crime(s).

I’m open to hearing your thoughts on the subject.