In Justin’s Restrictions for Sex Offenders, he mentions that the “Texas Senate approved a bill that would put in place new restrictions on registered sex offenders. The bill would restrict registered sex offenders from using the Internet or other social networking sites, if their conviction involved an Internet crime. In addition, they would have to disclose their online identities to authorities. Some offenders convicted of sex crimes involving violence or soliciting minors on the Internet would be prohibited from having Internet access.”
He then continues his argument with great disgust towards sex offenders. It is very obvious when he says, “I would place these fellas along with many others on the receiving end of a brass knuckle. There wouldn't be a need for long prison sentences, just disfigure their face for the rest of their life. So every time they look in a mirror they'll remember the punishment,” that he deeply wishes this bill to pass!
However, I love playing the devil’s advocate. Everything has two sides, two stories (at the least). It becomes very dangerous when a person doesn’t address this.
Don’t get me wrong, I, too, am very disgusted by rapist, pedophiles, and as Justin would put it “sick internet pervs;” however, we tend to forget that our society today is taking a huge role in the development of all of this. The media, in my opinion, are the sick ones. They persuade young girls into believing that wearing provocative clothes and a pound of make-up is attractive. I have seen 12 year olds that I wouldn’t think are a day younger than 17. Their language is more advanced. The music they listen to. The way they dance. The things they watch. As a result, everything is making them appear older. Their desire is to be surrounded by an older crowd. This, in my opinion, is disgusting. Parents are putting their 6 year old daughters in beauty pageants that force them to be all of this and where do the pictures or videos get posted at? The internet. It’s like flashing a juicy piece of steak in front of a dog. It’s cruel.
So really, who’s fault is it? Is it someone that was born into the world with a sick mind? Or sane minds flashing a juicy steak? In my opinion, we all need a little work.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Death Penalty or Not?
According to Jamail Center for Legal Research, “In Texas, the district courts have original jurisdiction for all criminal felony cases. If an individual is convicted of a capital felony, he or she may be subject to punishment by death, if the State sought such punishment. A capital felony is one in which an individual "intentionally or knowingly causes the death of an individual," under special circumstances.”
I absolutely respect our ancestor’s idea of “an eye for an eye;” however, I still can’t help but to question it. I don’t believe that killing a person as a result of a crime(s) he/she committed is just enough. In my opinion, it is an easy way out of the problem for not only the government, but also, the person that committed the crime. The felon only experiences a minor period of fear followed by a peaceful death. That just doesn’t sound fair to me. I understand that there are expenses to harboring a prisoner, which is what maintains the fight for the right to the death penalty so consistent; however, what some of us are forgetting is that we are fighting for justice, and freeing them from a lifetime of guilt and suffering in a small cell isn’t justice. Sentencing them to a lifetime in prison has far more penalizing repercussions. It is painful and lifeless.
In addition, we should be concentrating on repairing problems now, particularly mental, for the future of our society. Whether the criminal is charged with mental incompetence or not, anyone that rapes an individual, murders a stranger, is addicted to drugs, steals, etcetera is mentally sick. If we work on improving the stability of their psyche, making them mentally healthy, it will prevent problems from arising later, whether it is them, their children, or their grandchildren. A lot of mental disorders are genetic. It is our duty to create a healthier environment. This can only be accomplished through our citizens. Just like a disorder is passed on so is a person’s healthy perspective of life. We must instill more of this in society. If we just simply murder the person, we are not addressing the problem; it will resurface.
I absolutely respect our ancestor’s idea of “an eye for an eye;” however, I still can’t help but to question it. I don’t believe that killing a person as a result of a crime(s) he/she committed is just enough. In my opinion, it is an easy way out of the problem for not only the government, but also, the person that committed the crime. The felon only experiences a minor period of fear followed by a peaceful death. That just doesn’t sound fair to me. I understand that there are expenses to harboring a prisoner, which is what maintains the fight for the right to the death penalty so consistent; however, what some of us are forgetting is that we are fighting for justice, and freeing them from a lifetime of guilt and suffering in a small cell isn’t justice. Sentencing them to a lifetime in prison has far more penalizing repercussions. It is painful and lifeless.
In addition, we should be concentrating on repairing problems now, particularly mental, for the future of our society. Whether the criminal is charged with mental incompetence or not, anyone that rapes an individual, murders a stranger, is addicted to drugs, steals, etcetera is mentally sick. If we work on improving the stability of their psyche, making them mentally healthy, it will prevent problems from arising later, whether it is them, their children, or their grandchildren. A lot of mental disorders are genetic. It is our duty to create a healthier environment. This can only be accomplished through our citizens. Just like a disorder is passed on so is a person’s healthy perspective of life. We must instill more of this in society. If we just simply murder the person, we are not addressing the problem; it will resurface.
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