Crime and Punishment: Soft vs. Hard

Crime and Punishment: Soft vs. Hard

“By giving a punishment for crime that is greater than the pleasure extracted in the first place from their criminal behaviors, it should teach sinners not to sin again.” Eye For An Eye Classic law is the basis of the entire American crime and punishment...
Sex Offenders: The New Black

Sex Offenders: The New Black

First of all, excuse how I might twist some sentences; I am Canadian and my first language is French. Today I’d like to start a reflection about the US, its heavily-corrupted justice system, and how it deals with sex offenders and pedophiles. I’ll begin...
Raised On The Registry

Raised On The Registry

The Irreparable Harm of Placing Children on Sex Offender Registries in the US This article from the good people at Human Rights Watch discusses the effects of “sex offender” registries on youth offenders. They interviewed several people for this report,...

Sex Offenders: A Glimmer of Hope

Born and raised in Florida, I know a thing a thing or two about that state.  With two loved ones serving sentences in prison for sex crimes there, I know a thing or two about the sex offense laws in that state as well.  And for personal reasons, I know a...

Am I Living or Existing?

I did something wrong.  I admit it.  Whether I agree with the law that criminalizes that behavior or not, I did something that went against the grain of the society I live in and I’ve paid the price.  I had a good life; wasn’t rich or powerful, but my needs were met. ...