Should pedophiles and other sexual predators be sentenced to death for their crimes? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Chocoholic · 02-20-2009, 11:14 AM

I believe they should be sentenced to death. Violent sexual predators have proven time and again that they can NOT be rehabilitated. They should not be allowed another chance to hurt someone. I'm so tired of hearing about convicted offenders going out and raping or even killing another innocent woman or child. It's about time we start protecting our children from these monsters.

JamesG · 02-20-2009, 12:01 PM

I am against the death penalty period.

I don't believe that governments should have the right to play God and decide who lives and who dies. You don't treat violent actions with more violence; it seems like a paradox to me.

Incarcerate these people for life I say. About rehabilitation, I think it should be looked at on a case by case basis. Not everyone is the same and everyone does what they do for a reason.

Also to note, let's just say the death penalty gets passed for sex offenders and pedophiles. Now this doesn't leave a reason to keep the victim alive. They rape and kill them they get death. They rape them but let them live they still get death. They will now have a reason to make sure the victim is dead.

Hollow · 02-20-2009, 12:19 PM

it's a nice idea but i don't think it should be instated. psychologists have pointed out that children are likely to endure even more psychological damage with the knowledge that their offenders were put to death for what they did. they may not mourn the loss, but they wouldn't be relieved about it like an adult or teenager would. child rapists would also be more likely to kill their victims. i'd say life in prison is probably the best sentence for them.

also, i think it should be noted that not all pedophiles harm children or have the desire to. pedophilia is a clinical illness that always gets grouped in with child molestation due to stereotypes.

JamesG · 02-20-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

it's a nice idea but i don't think it should be instated. psychologists have pointed out that children are likely to endure even more psychological damage with the knowledge that their offenders were put to death for what they did.

I'm interested.. what is the reasoning behind that?

Zoneboy · 02-20-2009, 12:28 PM

If a child of mine became the victim of a sexual predator the son-of-a-bitch will wish he was dead if I ever get a hold of him.

MrCleveland · 02-20-2009, 12:39 PM

Dunno.

Because in Levitical times, a pedophile gets stoned!

Hollow · 02-20-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I'm interested.. what is the reasoning behind that?

it's because their minds are too fragile to feel fine and go on with the rest of their lives normally (with the exception of trauma from the incident itself, of course) and not be scarred by the knowledge that a person died because of something that involved them. it's normal for young victims of sexual abuse to feel responsible for what happened, and feeling responsibility for someone's death would make it worse. therapy doesn't always cure feelings like this. the guilt could grow immensely if the child grows up to oppose the death penalty. this is especially true when the offender is a relative or friend of the child's family, which happens in the majority of cases. the child would likely be traumatized by the fact that someone dear to their family had to die because of something that involved them. no matter how much the family may love the child and detest abuse, it would be unrealistic to think that there would be nothing but joy and celebration for the execution. normally it would change their lives and they would grieve for years to come, even they felt it was the right thing. it's not that they would grieve the loss of a child molester, but rather, someone who was once very special to them. i know if my best friend ever went on a killing spree, i'd probably support the death penalty but i'd still love him and be forever scarred by the negative emotions the execution would bring on me. children just don't want to see people go through such a hardship over something that happened to them, no matter how innocent they are.

Janice · 02-20-2009, 04:17 PM

No. I favor the death penalty only for certain murders. I know sexual abuse is horrific, but I think only murderers should die for their crimes. Also, JamesG makes a solid argument regarding the determent factor. If the scum knows they're going to get death anyway, many may kill their victims.

dawsongirl · 02-20-2009, 11:17 PM

I'm wicked I guess; I'm all for the death penalty. Soooo many of these freaks don't rehabilitate...rehabilitation is such a ****ing joke sometimes. Why feed these worthless humans when all they do is harm society??

littlebelle · 02-20-2009, 11:26 PM

No. I am pro-life so I believe in the sanctity of life from womb to tomb.

catlover79 · 02-20-2009, 11:29 PM

I may be on my own here, but I favor castration for male sex offenders. It's been done to adulterers in ancient times, but I think that would be a suitable punishment for molesters.

Marvo301 · 02-20-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I may be on my own here, but I favor castration for male sex offenders. It's been done to adulterers in ancient times, but I think that would be a suitable punishment for molesters.

No Monika, you're not on your own. I feel the same way.

catlover79 · 02-20-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

No Monika, you're not on your own. I feel the same way.

Hey, they'd never do it again, right??

Mr. Television · 02-20-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I may be on my own here, but I favor castration for male sex offenders. It's been done to adulterers in ancient times, but I think that would be a suitable punishment for molesters.

Make it their choice. If you want to get out of prison, then get castrated.

Otherwise I'm for life in prison. These people can't stop what they're doing.

Marvo301 · 02-20-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Hey, they'd never do it again, right??

which is what makes it an effective and appropriate punishment!

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02-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Should pedophiles and other sexual predators be sentenced to death for their crimes? I believe they should be sentenced to death. Violent sexual predators have proven time and again that they can NOT be rehabilitated. They should not be allowed another chance to hurt someone. I'm so tired of hearing about convicted offenders going out and raping or even killing another innocent woman or child. It's about time we start protecting our children from these monsters.

02-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	Dunno. Because in Levitical times, a pedophile gets stoned!
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02-20-2009, 11:29 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I may be on my own here, but I favor castration for male sex offenders. It's been done to adulterers in ancient times, but I think that would be a suitable punishment for molesters.
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02-20-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,079	I am against the death penalty period. I don't believe that governments should have the right to play God and decide who lives and who dies. You don't treat violent actions with more violence; it seems like a paradox to me. Incarcerate these people for life I say. About rehabilitation, I think it should be looked at on a case by case basis. Not everyone is the same and everyone does what they do for a reason. Also to note, let's just say the death penalty gets passed for sex offenders and pedophiles. Now this doesn't leave a reason to keep the victim alive. They rape and kill them they get death. They rape them but let them live they still get death. They will now have a reason to make sure the victim is dead.

02-20-2009, 12:19 PM	#3
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	it's a nice idea but i don't think it should be instated. psychologists have pointed out that children are likely to endure even more psychological damage with the knowledge that their offenders were put to death for what they did. they may not mourn the loss, but they wouldn't be relieved about it like an adult or teenager would. child rapists would also be more likely to kill their victims. i'd say life in prison is probably the best sentence for them. also, i think it should be noted that not all pedophiles harm children or have the desire to. pedophilia is a clinical illness that always gets grouped in with child molestation due to stereotypes.

02-20-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,375	If a child of mine became the victim of a sexual predator the son-of-a-bitch will wish he was dead if I ever get a hold of him.

02-20-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	No. I favor the death penalty only for certain murders. I know sexual abuse is horrific, but I think only murderers should die for their crimes. Also, JamesG makes a solid argument regarding the determent factor. If the scum knows they're going to get death anyway, many may kill their victims.

02-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I'm wicked I guess; I'm all for the death penalty. Soooo many of these freaks don't rehabilitate...rehabilitation is such a ****ing joke sometimes. Why feed these worthless humans when all they do is harm society??

02-20-2009, 11:26 PM	#10
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	No. I am pro-life so I believe in the sanctity of life from womb to tomb.