I know. Everything you say makes sense, except for the victim involvement. I tend to think of her part being bringing this to justice. Now step back and let the wheels grind.
I think that maybe letting the victim decide the punishment is too “iffy” Some would get off, some would be put to death for accidents.
And again, her hysterical “looking over my shoulder” crap is crap. She has not had to thus far, why should she now?
But then I do expect rapists to serve more than 18 months.
I don’t know. I just don’t know.
You get no disagreement from me there. My only feeling is that allowing victims to make statements to the relevant review boards helps them (i.e., the victims) with their recovery.
But then I do expect rapists to serve more than 18 months.
Hoo-boy, me too. I reread the original article. The sentence was 10 years with all but 18 months suspended. That seems awful light to me.
I don't know. I just don't know.
I can sympathize as well. It's a weird case.
Oh, and by the way, I don't think you're a horrible person. ;-)