Sex Offenders

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.