Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Read this post ^ and I think you'll have a better understanding of where I am coming from, Sporty.
Guess what? I live in Tx too.....and I say we don't do enough to deter violent behavior. You confuse me because you say that you fear for the safety of your children and grandchildren. How would you feel if your daughter, wife, or girlfriend was gang raped in front of an audience? You would be alright with the perpetrators getting a year or so in prison and then being released to do more harm? I've heard a lot of cases around here where people have gotten off in a year for killing somebody :wtf:
You probably don't believe in spanking kids either. Well, I was spanked as a child, but not very often. See, I learned quick not to act up when my parents told me not to because it meant a spanking. Its the same idea, only harsher. The more the American public shows they won't tolerate this kind of behavior, the less these crimes will be committed. Its really common sense....cause and effect. You say address the root of the issue? The root of the issue that you're talking about is something that can never be fixed. There will always be troubled people with bad home lifes. The only thing we can keep under control is criminal behavior. But you might misunderstand me. I'm not talking about the traditional death penalty. I'm talking about making an example of some of these criminals. Not just sticking a needle in them and putting them to sleep. You're right in this area. It hasn't worked because they are few and far between, the process takes too long, and is too "humane." I know my suggestions will never happen though, because our country has become to "politically correct" aka pussified. In the mean time more innocents and possibly our loved ones will pay the price. Its sad that America has come to this, I know, but its really the only way. Until people like you wake up and realize this, it will only get worse.