Posted on 06/04/2024 4:56:19 PM PDT by lightman
Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a piece of legislation that would allow judges the option to sentence someone to surgical castration if they are convicted of specific sex crimes. This includes certain crimes against a child younger than 13.
According to the New York Post, several states, including Louisiana, can order these criminals to receive chemical castration. The current piece of legislation goes a step further (via NYP):
The bill received overwhelming approval in both of the GOP-dominated chambers. Votes against the bill mainly came from Democrats, however a Democratic lawmaker authored the measure.
The legislation now heads to the desk of conservative Gov. Jeff Landry, who will decide whether to sign it into law or veto it.
Currently, there are 2,224 people imprisoned in Louisiana for sex crimes against children younger than 13.
If the bill becomes law, it can only be applied to those who have convicted a crime that occurred on or after Aug. 1 of this year.
Reportedly, if an offender “fails to appear or refuses to undergo” surgical castration, they could face a “failure to comply” charge and endure an additional three to five years in prison.
“This is a consequence,” Republican state Sen. Valarie Hodges reportedly said during a committee hearing on the bill in April. “It’s a step over and beyond just going to jail and getting out.”
Democratic state Sen. Regina Barrow, who sponsored the bill, said that this legislation would serve as a deterrent to offenses against children.
“We are talking about babies who are being violated by somebody,” Barrow reportedly “That is inexcusable.”
The Post noted that some opponents believe that castration constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment” and that it is too harsh for someone with one offense.
“For me, when I think about a child, one time is too many,” Barrow reportedly responded.
One state almost has this, one. It will be interesting who will challenge this it gets signed. My money is on the ACLU
For certain crimes, like rape or pedophilia, I’m a once and done kind of guy.
“It will be interesting who will challenge this it gets signed.”
Probably.
Anyway, these Louisiana politicians have the nerve to castrate a rapist. That is supposed to be done only to minors in pursuit of transgenderism perversion.
Yes-I call that perfect timing-maybe those promoting drag queen story hour will think about that possibility before they put on their dresses, makeup and high heels to prance around and get close to some little kids...
“The Post noted that some opponents (Democrats) believe that castration constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment””
If the Democrats believed that, why do they INSIST on doing it to little boys (along with other butchering, of both sexes).
Unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment. No different than chopping off a hand or foot as criminal punishment.
12 gauge shot works well.
Burdizzo and done.
“opponents (Democrats) believe that castration constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment””
Yeah that’s why the rats opposed it, BS. They always hide the truth with a good cover lie.
This is just bizarre political grandstanding. These idjits know perfectly well it’s unconstitutional and will never take effect or be implemented.
Just ridiculous.
Many moons ago, there was a frightening documentary that interviewed incarcerated pedophiles. This one person told the absolute truth. He stated that even with chemical AND physical castration, he still had the “urges” to do wrong. He stated it was hardwired in his brain. He stated that he did not want to be released and harm children and the best thing society could do is never let him out.
LOL!
+101
People maybe cheering this, but doesn’t it open the door for people to do this to their political enemies? Oh they would never do something like that?
Castrate them? BS, just execute them!
3o years or 5 stitches… perp’s choice.
Prison B!tches got stitches.
They’ll always be “receivers”.
I agree with you.
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