Released

[Sundae]

I'm not morally superior, but I do feel uncomfortable with an eye for an eye. I don't generally join in discussions about how to handle paedophiles because if there was an easy answer I think we would already be aware of it.

I don't think this man is misunderstood, or that his case is heartbreaking, but I don't think he deserves to be murdered. His desires lead him to actions which damage other people - this is the case with many criminals. The danger with vigilantism in my mind is the potential for people to believe they are above the law.

Perhaps I would feel differently if I had children.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Perhaps I would feel differently if I had children.

perhaps.

But probably not.

I have children.

One thing children teach you is that punishment and the fear of it are often not terribly effective in reducing unacceptable behaviour. Prevention is generally your best bet. Obviously, death is a good way of preventing people from reoffending, but if it were an effective deterrent, death row would be empty. We need to find a way to use convicted criminals in a prevention program.

[xoxoxoBruce]

We need to find a way to use convicted criminals in a prevention program.

Graphic, gory, public torture and execution?

[Griff]

Apparently NYS is not going to address the problem. Sheldon Silver is going to get creamed in the press when the next freed child abuser repeats.

[DanaC]

*waits patiently for the morally superior among us to defend this misunderstood man's heartbreaking plight*

I didn't think you did 'patience'.

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by DanaC

I didn't think you did 'patience'.

Oh, my bad! it was the CO poisoning! It does that to me sometimes, ha ha!

*any mistakes I make are due to CO poisoning--otherwise, I'd be prefect! OH, ha ha! I did it again! oops!

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by marichiko

I saw the suffering the man who had molested children was enduring

ah, there we are!

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Brianna

ah, there we are!

Holy shit, Brianna. That was taken way out of context.

• Not completely quoted.
• Original quote was presented theoretically.
• From another thread -- where the discussion concerned GWB.

If you're going to fight. Fight fair.

[DanaC]

*Smiles* such a pity you never actually did suffer CO poisoning; some of your posts would improve I'm sure.

[Trilby]

Ah--why should I?

Dana taught me all about taking texts out of context. She's pretty evil.

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Brianna

Ah--why should I?

Dana taught me all about taking texts out of context. She's pretty evil.

Would you accept this tripe from one of your kids? "Bobby did it first!"

[DanaC]

Dana taught me all about taking texts out of context. She's pretty evil.

Aheh.....I am evil.

A fair solution would let him live his life in peace after serving his time, and also protect society. Too bad you can't have both here.

I think that's very well stated.

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Aheh.....I am evil.

You don't have to tell me!

Are you obsessed with me, Dana? You keep following me around.

[DanaC]

You are starting to sound a little paranoid.

[DanaC]

As a bonus they get to be involved in group and individual therapy in which they discuss the details of their offenses, again and again. For the participants whose turn it is to listen to the speaker, this is better than a 900 number

That's an interesting way of looking at their therapy sessions. Certainly made me think.