"IMO, there has to be some mercy shown to the monsters who do not murder."
Why? When left alive our system will release them so they can hurt again. Monsters are monsters and eventually many will murder. I read recently that most sexual molesters of children have molested an average of 80 times before being caught. That is a lot of damage to leave behind in children. FOX NEWS reported this week that a national registry of sex offenders is being put together so that we can go to one site on the internet to get that information. This is a great thing..However, many offenders are not on that list and it is very frightening to think that someone can break into a home and take children while parents are sleeping.
Why? When left alive our system will release them so they can hurt again.
They won't receive the death penalty unless they murder.
Like I said before, LOCK them up for life WITHOUT parole on their first conviction. Pedophlia cannot be cured, which mean the penalty needs to be ONE conviction and LWOP.
Side bar: I hope the news show you watched also mentioned the ratio of offenses committed by male relatives and male friends of the family. Never think, that you must only protect little ones from strangers.
All the more reason to have a dog.....one who barks when strangers approach. Dog food is pretty cheap when you consider the benefits!