Into the Abyss: Texas vs. Death Penalty

From the story of Jerry, a person convicted of a crime he did when he was young, is facing death penalty. Ten years later he is suffering the consequences of a juvenile mind. In the story Jerry and his friend attempted to steal a car, red Camero, from a local guy by manipulation, but due to the guys absence a new plan was conjured up. They decided to kill the mother and take the car. Modern day grand theft auto one may say. The crimes they committed were horrific and due justice, but the death penalty has never been something I've agreed with. My reasons are:

1. Two wrongs never makes a right.
2. The anticipation of death is worst than the actual killing of a human that didn't know.

Jerry and his friend killed multiple people, 3 to be exact, mainly because they knew they could get away with it. In small towns youth have little to do and that would make youth go mad. It is crazy, but the city is, in most opinions, safer than rural areas.  I noticed from looking at the boy's interview he seemed pretty calm and relaxed about his sentence that would take place thirteen days later, but I know he is as scared as anyone could be in that situation. Jerry's attitude demonstrates emotionlessness to what is to come which suggests that he is trying to come to terms with what is to come in less than two weeks. 

The death penalty has been used by Texas judicial system since the dawn of time, and we have yet to get rid of it like other states. Why? Because Texas is full of hubris leaders that make rash judgment calls that don't really help us become better, but continue to oppress us. This kid should not get the death penalty, but be reformed into a healthy individual. Jerry's look suggested a since of mental instability which should not be taking lightly. Again, Jerry is and will forever be wrong for the hurt he caused to families, but the death penalty will never be a solution to the crimes he committed, only teach people the "eye from an eye" concept that has been outdated for centuries. Therefore, the death penalty will always be immoral in my mind.