First of all, I personally have not committed any crimes against anybody. Next, murder and rape are both sordid crimes punishable by law. However, you do not punish a murderer for rape, and for a good reason. Arbitrary use of law does not prevent further crimes.
"Next, murder and rape are both sordid crimes punishable by law"
Good - then we are happy that you will applaud when the first Communist is brought to trial for crimes against humanity.
Although you might be dipleased that all their paychecks were issued by the Kremlin.