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The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution.

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    DiffeeOnline4 months, 2 weeks ago

    I say in some cases, absofreakinlutely.

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      browntiger4 months, 2 weeks ago

      Nah,

      I think very long term, and daily rape by bobo will be a better teacher of society "values". We just need appropriate minimum sentence guidelines, and ability to specify general public lockup.

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    david_nwpa4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Although I agree that the crime of child rape is by far one of the most heinous when it involves children under age 13, I would argue that death is not an appropriate punishment. My fear is that when one tinkers with the machinery of death, society suffers. A civilized society need not execute criminals to remain civilized. Internment in a correctional facility for a lengthy sentence should provide sufficient time for the guilty to no longer pose a threat to the rest of the community.

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      Global_Warmer4 months, 2 weeks ago

      Recidivism is 99% for child molesters. In fact, they offend an average of 75 times before their first conviction. At what point would you suggest these animals are "no longer a threat to the rest of the community?"

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        DropkickaLib4 months, 2 weeks ago

        I have talked to professional therapists about sex offenders and it is well-known that they are incorrigible. You can't rehabilitate an adult sex offender. Two shots in the back of the head is the only effective therapy to ensure no recidivism.

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        BigBadJohn6664 months, 2 weeks ago

        I say give the rapist to the father. He could torture him for a while and then he could take a 44 magnum and blow his brains out.

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          PresidentBuckheadd4 months, 2 weeks ago

          Hahaha! That would be too much of a punishment, eh?

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        cheif4 months, 2 weeks ago

        The ACLU wouldn't allow it...they would take the stance where

        a. it's the rapist's right of freedom of expression

        b. the child was dressed provacatively

        c. the child liked it

        d. the rapist was 'sick' and, therefore, shouldn't be

        punished for ruining someone's life

        e. if the rapist takes a pill and goes to rehab, it's ok

        to let him out - if he does it again, it's a 'relapse'

        and he needs another pill

        f. it's an expression of love towards the child

        g. the child's pamper was a low-rider and enticed the

        rapist

        h. if he goes to prison, and 'bubba' packs his chocolate

        for him, he just might enjoy it...

        or...we could just kill the sicko...immediately....

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          koranagirl4 months, 2 weeks ago

          That is NOT the position of the ACLU. They have steadfastly refused to protect MANBLA (man/boy love association) as well as any other group that advocates underage sex with minors and child porn. In fact, they are steadfastly against loosening the child rape laws and child porn laws.

          The constitution protects the rights of ADULTS to porn, but not children. They take the side that children should be protected and adults prosecuted for crimes against them.

          Further, rape is a feminist issue. The rape of women and girls far exceeds those of male on male.

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        Global_Warmer4 months, 2 weeks ago

        Death penalty for parking violators.

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          BronxBomber4 months, 2 weeks ago

          Especially the able-bodied who take up handicap spots illegally.

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        myownterms4 months, 2 weeks ago

        I am a survivor of rape and I feel that the penalty should be death because they kill apart of these children a part that once taken can never be given back our childhood and innocence. Why should they be able to heal and rehabilitate when the kids and victims can heal but never brough back to life fully what was taken trust and a sense of security. I still deal everyday of my life with the aftermath of this situation. It affects every aspect of my life and my ability to love fully and without question. I always feel as if everyone has motives and that it is my job to figure out what they are before I am raped again.

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          MeanMotherUSA4 months, 2 weeks ago

          OVER: 2 Million USA Children Disappear Each Year,Enslaved, Prostituted--- Most Are Raped,Killed,Choked Rope Around Their Necks---Sodomized To Death By Sicko Pervert Child Molesters--There Body's Are Never Found Even Dead...

          WHY: Body Parts Are Sold To Medical, Doctors Highest Bidder$ Rest Is Ground Up Used Cattle Feed...Greed $$ Mongering Cattlemen Save Billion$ In Cattle Feed,i.e. MAD COW DISEASE...

          You Can't Believe It (?)-Huh! You Cannot Even Begin To Think How I TERRORIZE Pervert **Child Molesters...

          ** IN LIEU OF:COMMITT EVIL SICKOS To Federal Prisons,i.e.While Criminals May Rob You Blind-They Just Love (Mutilate)Sicko Child Molesters To Death...

          MeanMotherUSA

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            aceofspades14 months, 2 weeks ago

            Wow mean - you can have a future as a professional juror - in Texas

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            koranagirl4 months, 2 weeks ago

            Mean Mother, you are right about the fact that a huge number of children are raped each year. But the reality is, rape affects mostly women and girls. It is truly a heinous crime.

            I'm not sure I get the rest of what you said.

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            mesodude4 months, 2 weeks ago

            This is sure to put a crimp in Rush's future vacation plans. ;-x

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              DropkickaLib4 months, 2 weeks ago

              Or the recruitment of Democratic interns.

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              koranagirl4 months, 2 weeks ago

              What's interesting about this is the fact that the guy is on death row for child rape, yet the Texas AG took 4 years to prosecute the child rapists in Texas, saying, "they had rights."

              The right to what? How could that mean 4 years of child rape for these girls?

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              quillyregnold4 months, 2 weeks ago

              Hey I think this would be a great law, not very strict though.

              14 or under, why not 100 or under...rape is rape. Is rape really so different from kidnapping? why shouldn't they die, rape will effect the victim for the rest of her life! I doubt they will get it to passed. An other idea would be mandatory castration along with a mandatory tattoo on the forehead reading: Baby Raper. It would defiantly deter others if they were on the edge of committing the same crime.

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                Natureboy4 months, 2 weeks ago

                "an other idea would be mandatory castration."

                Castration does nothing to affect the sexual drive if it happens after puberty. Renders the recipient sterile, not impotent.

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              Josephine3654 months, 2 weeks ago

              Rape, including child rape, is increasing at shocking rates in South Africa. Sexual violence against children, including the raping of infants, has increased 400% over the past decade

              Josephine http://www.waytostay.com

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                BigBadJohn6664 months, 2 weeks ago

                Rape, including child rape, is increasing at shocking rates in South Africa

                moehammad was a child rapist. They are just islammadans following their non prophet hero.

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                tlctcb44 months, 2 weeks ago

                i think it should be up the the family of the victim or the victims thierselves to dish out the punishment.. the prisons have too many lifers and death row inmates now that the tax payer pays for... take them and kill them all.that way there is no chance of them repeating thier offenses.

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