What do you do with evil? Not the annoying kind. Not your HOA president or your ex. I’m talking about true evil — the kind that rapes, tortures, and murders children. That’s the question Florida’s been answering with a firm hand lately, and Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t flinching.

15 Floridians have been executed this year, with another two scheduled for later this month. Those killed so far have been imprisoned from 22 to 42 years. That’s a lot of taxpayer money for people convicted of heinous crimes and sent to prison, just waiting for some money hungry lawyer to come along and try to stay the execution as long as possible so they can go buy another beachfront condo on Marco Island.

Under DeSantis, the pace of executions in Florida is picking up again. After a three-year pause, he restarted them in 2023 — and since then, the state’s been getting back to business.

The Politics of the Needle

Now, let’s be honest. Everything in politics has a reason. DeSantis isn’t just making moral statements — he’s making political ones. In an age when crime has become a punchline in cities like San Francisco or Chicago, Florida is sending a message: hurt our people, and you will face the ultimate consequence.

Is it harsh? Maybe. Is it effective? Depends who you ask. But for DeSantis, it’s a way to show Florida isn’t going soft — especially not when the left is out here trying to slap murderers on the wrist and give them an emotional support dog.

Cruel or Just?

Opponents will say it’s inhumane, that the death penalty is outdated, unfair, and too prone to error. Fair point — the system isn’t perfect. But tell that to the victims of monsters like the ones DeSantis has already executed.

The real question is this: do we still believe in justice that bites back? Or are we ready to trade accountability for endless appeals, taxpayer-funded housing for killers, and a justice system that feels more like a joke than a deterrent?

Because here in Florida, Ron DeSantis is making it crystal clear — if you commit the worst crimes, the state will not hesitate to make you pay the ultimate price.

What do you think? Has Florida got it right — or is the death penalty a step too far in 2025?