Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by Jinglelord
Greater than the pain he caused?
edit on 3/25/11 by SpartanKingLeonidas because: Adding Depth and Insight Into the Post.
Okay so the sum of the pain that he facilitated is greater than all but the most skilled torture artist could repay in kind. I will definitely grant
that.
I do fully understand why this seems like Naive perspective and you could have said I was as well which is fine I'm not one for taking offence at an
honest and valid statement. I feel like it is not naive to as I do have some first hand source experience in this matter and have done extensive
research as part of my interest in international gender issues and human sexuality in general.
I did read your posts and saw little new other than perspectives and stories. This is not a new phenomena and has been going on about as long as
humanity existed. This is an aspect of our species we have collectively decided to change. Not every part agrees but we're working on it.
I looked into the eyes of a Nigerian woman recounting her tale. She took a job at an "agency" when she was 16 or 17 (I don't recall exactly) that had
promised her work as a house cleaner. After she left her country she found herself in a private club with other women being used as sex slaves. If
they wanted to eat they needed to convince clients to feed them. If they had a medical problem they were used until they couldn't work then sent home
or burred. She eventually got Aids and word spread so she was useless and sent back to Nigeria starving, sick, and ruined. Once there she could never
have a husband and a baby which all she really ever wanted out of life.
Evil, vile, wrong, haunting, ashamed of my species. The sad thing is there are many more vile abominations throughout the world that not only go
unpunished but are often celebrated.
I understand the desire to see this man awash in hell, and to be honest if it was my family that was effected... I know enough about human biology and
have a vivid imagination.
But I know this is my emotional response and I have found over time emotions are a poor place to make decisions from. I honestly believe we have the
technology and ability to allow a person to remain free and never repeat their crime. Between implanted RF sensors, Ankle bracelets, daily check ins,
GPS monitoring, video surveillance etc etc...
What does society gain by seeing this person punished if we can ensure he doesn't repeat his crime? I think it would feel good watch him suffer. A
cheese grater, Duct Tape, Lemon Juice, and Salt he would pray for death in an hour. But the question isn't what would feel good, the question is what
is right. I'm no Christian but I do agree with Jesus that forgiveness is our part of the divine.
But of course forgiveness should not be stupid, forgiveness should also come with vigilance.
Finally we really do need to attack the source. As long as a demand exists a supplier will spring up to fill that demand. Maybe someone worse. And I
guarantee this ring was replaced within days and the supply likely didn't miss a beat.
Maybe they should be used to help catch the next group quicker...
Anyway I hope you didn't take my responses as attacks on those who really want to see this guy punished. I'm trying to present alternative replies
rather than just agreeing. All I know for sure is how we do it isn't working so I'm trying new ideas...
edit on 26-3-2011 by Jinglelord
because: Quoted too much!!