From: "Robert Comer" 

> In general, I am opposed to the death penalty, but a large pragmatic
> streak makes me wonder how society should deal with people like this.

I'm opposed to the death penalty in any case, but especially in this one as
that is what he wants.

> We have a case here in Sydney at the moment where a pedophile is due for
> release from prison. It is obvious to all onlookers that he will re-offend
> at the earliest opportunity. Under a new law, his detention has been
> extended for 28 days while a court can consider whether he should be
> detained for a longer period to safeguard the community.

I don't see any humane way to handle this one.

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Bob Comer


"John Beckett"  wrote
in message news:2a4s3292h23or6odkph5j9d6m9gm38sluq{at}4ax.com...
> "Phil Payne" 
wrote in message
> news::
>> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002927558_moussaoui13.htm
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>>
>> Seems to clear it all up.
>
> Your comment is too enigmatic for me to interpret, however, I'll join in
> by wondering what should the jury recommend for the sentence - life or
> death?
>
> In general, I am opposed to the death penalty, but a large pragmatic
> streak makes me wonder how society should deal with people like this.
>
> We have a case here in Sydney at the moment where a pedophile is due for
> release from prison. It is obvious to all onlookers that he will re-offend
> at the earliest opportunity. Under a new law, his detention has been
> extended for 28 days while a court can consider whether he should be
> detained for a longer period to safeguard the community.
>
> John
>

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