Death penalty for child rapists?

9 Responses to “Death penalty for child rapists?”

1. Jeff Molby on April 16th, 2008 12:18 pm

   Just make sure you distinguish between the perpetually disturbed individuals and those that happen to have a bf/gf that’s a couple years younger.

2. G.F. on April 16th, 2008 1:39 pm

   Of course, Jeff. An 18-year-old kid with a 16-year-old girlfriend shouldn’t get strapped into Old Sparky.

   I am talking about child rapists…you know the type of clients the ACLU takes on.

3. Jeff Molby on April 16th, 2008 3:51 pm

   Right, but remember many jurisdictions have done a very poor job of making such a distinction. “Sex Offender” lists are chock-full of people who pose no serious threat to society simply because “tough on crime” always sells well in an election year.

   All I’m saying is make sure your not being as simplistic as most politicians are; make sure you’re not contributing to the problem.

4. G.F. on April 16th, 2008 4:08 pm

   Jeff, you know I am more thoughtful than that.

   Anyway, no jury in no jurisdiction would send an 18 year-old with a 16-, 17- or even a 15-year-old girlfriend to death row.

5. Jay on April 16th, 2008 6:29 pm

   I can think of better punishment than death, but it would probably be unconstitutional.

6. G.F. on April 16th, 2008 7:04 pm

   I can’t think of too many things that would be “cruel and unusual” relative to raping a child.

7. Neil on April 16th, 2008 10:18 pm

   Good idea, and something everyone should support. After all, the pro-legalized abortionists think the death penalty is fine for those conceived in rape, so why not for the rapist?

8. G.F. on April 16th, 2008 11:02 pm

   Neil, you rule.

9. Brian D. Branch on April 17th, 2008 9:20 am

   It’s almost a shame that the worst punishment for raping children is death.

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