The Jessica Lunsford Act sets a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life in prison for people convicted of molesting children under 12. If offenders serve less than life, they would be required to wear a global positioning system device after their release so authorities can monitor their whereabouts.More than just this needs to be done though. Punishment only applies to after a crime has been committed, what are ways we can prevent the crimes from occuring? What causes people to commit these crimes needs to be thoroughly researched. If we can understand the elements involved with someone committing such acts, we may be able to learn how to prevent their occurrance. Children who are victims of this type of abuse need to be better identified and counseled so they themselves do not become the abusers.
Granted, someone must be "sick" to molest a child, but that does not excuse the fact that we all choose our actions. Although I believe that no sin is unforgivable in God's eyes, I do feel that whatever sin you do commit have a cost and you will reap what you sow. If we do not hold these molestors accountable, we continue to devalue the lives of our most innocent citizens. And to me, that is unacceptable.
Your thoughts are welcomed. I am optimistic about this new bill passed in Florida, what do you think?