Reply #34: As one who has worked in the justice system, I know it is not perfect.

[Tatiana]

But I think if you've been convicted with incontrovertible evidence (DNA) and burn a second shot at life committing the crime of child rape, the DP should be considered.

Assisted on a case with guy who raped a 10 year-old girl. Pled guilty to a lesser and got paroled after serving only 5 years. Did not take therapy seriously. Had delusions that the girl "loved" and "wanted" him. I knew it was only a matter of time, and sure enough, he ended up raping his niece 13 months later.

He'll probably serve 10 years of his sentence this time. He'll likely get out while he's still in his 40's. Maybe early 50's if we're lucky. And he'll go out and do it again, because the recidivism rates are that high.

I respect those who are against the death penalty. However, I am for it and I think we should be very strict and judicious in its application and I think there has to be iron-clad evidence; certainly the opposite of the Texas model.

I think of that criminal's niece, who was a straight A student and eager to begin her freshman year of high school. She went out back to the family's shed and killed herself. Her abuser is still alive, and to me, there's something tragically wrong with that.