People have become too gutless to maintain civilization at all.
Where we once judged actions we now dither over whether we should judge at all.
We weep for the poor predator and say that if only his victim had not provoked him by being where he was then the tragedy would not have happened. The predator was just another victim. He should be given warm milk and cookies.
When someone suggests that maybe the predator should be dealt with so there are not more victims they are treated as the true villain.
And so for want of courage civilization is being lost as the predators become bolder and the protectors are silenced.
“People have become too gutless to maintain civilization at all.”
If we were talking about Ferguson, Mo. I would not argue.
But we are on a different subject.
My attitude is this...give the perpretrator an adequate sentence. And don’t add to that sentence with vigilante justice. In any form.
I don’t feel he should be given milk and cookies or become a victim. Conversely...I don’t believe in “jailhouse justice”.
From what I read, the crime of “sexual predator” encompasses a huge range of crimes. From “ Romeo & Juliette” to exposure or peeing on the side of the road. Many plead out because they are afraid of a jury trial. The article is pretty brief. The guy may be as guilty as sin for all I know (or you know) But all it takes is an accusation. That could happen to you or me or anybody. So be careful about saying you are willing to take a punishment such as rape in addition to incarceration.
The guy is going to prison. That is his sentence. And if the guy is guilty of the worst of the worst...prison is what his sentence is.