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Old 06-26-2008, 12:38 PM
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Default Re: Court rejects death penalty for raping children

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Originally Posted by saltwn View Post
I am admittedly just weary of the back breaking over consideration that's been given to -not the accused-but the tried and guilty in our country, when the victims have to be dead or robbed of a great deal of money before they are worthy enough to have equal justice under the law.
The fact these kids don't die is a testament to their spirit and willpower in the face of the most awful evil anyone can imagine.
Just look at the recent decision of the SC on terrorists at Gitmo...

These are non-Americans that have never been on American soil in their life, yet 5 people on a court believe they have the same rights as your average Joe...
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