Not now! The neighbors are watching!

[kandrathe]

I never said rehabilitation doesnt work.

I think it should be implemented as best  can be with in the penal system(BTW I think ur penal system is so bad that it should only be used on people who are so dangerous that they need to be removed from society - but thats a seperate issue.)

I did say there is no way to tell if some one is actually rehabilitated. And on the other side a rehabilitation system such as Mith suggested  can be abused and used as an exscuse not to release someone.
Like I said I am all for permanetly marking pediphiles and rapists. You dont have to agree with that( but dont be dishonest when you disagree or Ill be pedantic and explain your mistakes.)
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The figures I've seen are that roughly 20-35% of convicted sex offenders re-offend, but with treatment that number is reduced by about half. The reality is that most murderers, rapists, and pedophiles will eventually be released some day (they need to make room for more drug offenders). I would rather there be fewer victims, so the investment in treatment is worth it, even if it is only 50% effective. I don't really agree with the "Scarlet Letter", public branding of the convicted. But, I would agree to a life sentence of psychiatric care and careful oversight paid for by the offender from their earnings.