When Children Are in Danger, Is Death to Much? Pol 106

The Supreme Court recently handed down a decision that stated the death penalty could not be used on child rapist because there had been no one killed. Almost everyone of us can understand the horror and rage that occur when a child is abuse physically and especially mentally. However, Louisiana did have the death penalty as a punishment for child rapists. This is an issue I have a hard time with, because personally I fell little remorse for criminals who would hurt a child. But, the truth is the death penalty should not be used unless there has been another death at the individuals hands. I understand this and know it is right, but that does not make up for the fact that a child was hurt and defiled to the deepest degree. I believe that harsh punishments, longer jail times, and little or no early release should be allowed to child sex offenders. This is my opinion and I know it is very harsh, but when it comes to kids I do not think we can afford to be anything but harsh.