[Houmatt]

Here's an idea: Let's just put violent sex offenders in prison for life, as in no parole. And make it retroactive. That would cut the reoffend rate down to almost zero.

Of course, the ACLU, who almost certainly has a NAMBLA member on its board of directors, would scream bloody murder.

Petition to the Governor, anyone?

[Man50D]

Here's an idea: Let's just put violent sex offenders in prison for life, as in no parole.

Is there such a thing as a non violent sex offender?

[Jim Noble]

Here's an idea: Let's just put violent sex offenders in prison for life, as in no parole

Fine, if YOU pay for it.

HERE'S an idea:

[ArrogantBustard]

Let's just put violent sex offenders in prison for life, as in no parole.
States might be well advised to follow Virginia's lead and abolish parole generally. A possible life sentence for rape is certainly not out of line, either.

And make it retroactive.
Absolutely not. The Constitution explicitly prohibits the passage of ex post facto laws. However good an idea it may seem to be (it's not; it would set a horrible precedent) neither the States nor the Congress have any authority to pass such a law.