Why death penalty for sex offenders is a bad idea.

[Hedberger]

This topic is aimed at those that rants about torturing sex offenders to death. I bring to you the story of Eric Fimpong, an immigrant to the US from Ghana. Who was tried and found guilty of rape despite the evidence heavily suggesting someone else did it.

Quote from article:

His accuser was a woman with little memory of what happened that night because of a near-toxic blood alcohol level; that Frimpong's DNA wasn't found on the victim; that semen found on her underwear belonged to a jealous boyfriend, a white student who was never a suspect. They would argue that overzealous law enforcement was determined to nail a high-profile athlete, facts be damned, and that this was the Duke lacrosse case all over again -- except that the defendants in the Duke case were white men from affluent families with the means to navigate America's justice system, unlike Frimpong, who is poor and an immigrant.

He doesn't have any history of violence and despite this they just blindly go along with the victims story even though it was hazy.

Whould you still say it justifiable to sentence sex offenders to a cruel death?

Edit: Sorry i forgot the link.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4300383

 

[NeonZombie]

Yeah, they are bound to be the odd mistakes but we still shouldn't ruin it for the majority

 

[Hedberger]

Yeah, they are bound to be the odd mistakes but we still shouldn't ruin it for the majority

How big an impact would you say that the death penalty would have? How much would it prevent?

 

[Xanadeas]

Hmm, well I believe most of the more "heinous" perpetrators of crimes should be executed it should not happen immediately. It should be only after guilt is proven 100%. Until then they can be kept in prison. This man very likely didn't do it and should just be left alone.

 

[Nmil-ek]

Unless every single case brought in is subject to complete forensics and the victim can supply a solid case/witnesses no.

 

[Shaoken]

Yeah, they are bound to be the odd mistakes but we still shouldn't ruin it for the majority

How big an impact would you say that the death penalty would have? How much would it prevent?

He just likes the idea of killing sex offenders. He won't let the facts or reason get in the way of things.

 

[Radeonx]

Unless every single case brought in is subject to complete forensics and the victim can supply a solid case/witnesses no.

Agreed.

 

[RebelRising]

This is more an argument for more in-depth investigation and efficient acquiring of evidence/testimony than it is an argument against the death penalty. I do think that death row for sex offenders is a little harsh in my opinion, but if he is indeed guilty, then the sentence should be handed out as it is.

 

[NeutralDrow]

I'm not much in favor of the death penalty, anyway, sex offenders or no. Either way, that story doesn't say anything one way or the other against the death penalty.

 

[NeonZombie]

Yeah, they are bound to be the odd mistakes but we still shouldn't ruin it for the majority

How big an impact would you say that the death penalty would have? How much would it prevent?

It wouldn't prevent anything. What it WOULD do is save valuable money for the government which is used to keep thoose people in jail and well looked after.
If it warns off a few people who might be considering it, then thats great but its not what i think its there for

 

[pantsoffdanceoff]

The punishment should fit the crime, death is permanent, and sorry folks, although there my be psychological residue sex offenses aren't in the same way. Especially considering having underage sex is considered a sex offense.

 

[ReincarnatedFTP]

It's bad because even one innocent death is unacceptable.
And it costs more for all the hooplah over the death penalty, then it would to sentence them for life oddly enough.

To those saying the death penalty's okay...What would you think/say/do if someone shot your best friend to death based on rumors that he screws children?

 

[Foolishman1776]

Well, I'm going to assume that you mean the death penalty for violent, forceful, umm... sex crimes. After all, a man who has a few too many pints at the local pub and takes home a well developed 15 year old fake ID owner hardly deserves to die. That said, the punishment should, in general, fit the crime. Inasmuch as forced sexual congress is among the worst things you can do to another human being; it is not life ending. In time, the victim will move on, perhaps even forget the experience; their life is not over. Capital punishment should be reserved for capital crimes, end of story.

 

[cleverlymadeup]

yeah see i've never subscribed to the whole thing of killing sex offenders, if this case happened the way it did, then yeah it's a great example of why

the other thing to consider is that if we kill all sex offenders then many teenagers who have sex with one another would be subject to that as well. now here's the twist and it's been brought up at least once in court. what happens if the girl initiates sex and not the male? shouldn't she be charged as well. the fact is it's the male who is charged for the most part when it's 2 teens, the girl is never charged but she should be as she's doing something equally as illegal

 

[Berethond]

The punishment should fit the crime, death is permanent, and sorry folks, although there my be psychological residue sex offenses aren't in the same way. Especially considering having underage sex is considered a sex offense.

I'm of the belief that they should be sent to prison, where they can be violated by large, brutal men on a daily basis.

 

[pantsoffdanceoff]

The punishment should fit the crime, death is permanent, and sorry folks, although there my be psychological residue sex offenses aren't in the same way. Especially considering having underage sex is considered a sex offense.

I'm of the belief that they should be sent to prison, where they can be violated by large, brutal men on a daily basis.

My thoughts out of his/her (sorry I don't know) mouth.. or text. That is much more punishment fitting.

 

[Baby Tea]

I'm actually very much against the death penalty in any case.
Cases like this are a fantastic reason why such a 'final' punishment is never a good idea.

If they are going to be in prison for the rest of their life, then throw 'em in a small cell and don't let 'em out.
Permanent isolation is a greater punishment then the 'quick way out'.

 

[cleverlymadeup]

After all, a man who has a few too many pints at the local pub and takes home a well developed 15 year old fake ID owner hardly deserves to die.

actually he would get off by virtue of her being at a pub with a forged id because it's reasonable to assume that the bouncer at the door (if there is one) and the bartender both checked her id to make sure she was of age to be in the pub. so it's reasonable to assume that she is indeed of age and not under aged. i've heard of it happening and that's exactly how the guy's lawyer argued it. it still sucked for him but at least he got off (yes i know there's a pun in there)

 

[Rushin]

Has anyone read The Crucible when it starts getting into death penalties with he said she said stories it is just going to end badly.
But sex offenders shouldn't get off lightly.