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Essay / The Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty - 1516
He walked into an Aurora movie theater and killed twelve innocent people. More than two years later, the citizens of Colorado are still waiting for justice for this unthinkable crime. The lawyers said they would pursue the death penalty. Holmes could escape this sentence because he pleaded guilty by reason of insanity. Holmes went to a place where most people would feel safe, expecting an evening of fun, and was killed for unknown reasons. This does not sit well with the majority of society and certainly leaves victims' families feeling unfair. Coloradoans must get justice after two years. This man should have already paid his “dues” and should have had no choice but to appeal his punishment on the grounds of insanity. Instead, he should have to face death and quickly so that people can move on and feel like justice has been served..