Originally Posted by phuzz01

In theory, I am all for executing child rapists. In practice, I do have one issue with it. How many gagillions of times have we investigated false child molestation reports because one parent uses/coaches the kid in order to get back at the other? Most of the time, we see right through it and the case is closed as unfounded. But every once in a while, one could certainly slip through the cracks. Sure, people can be falsely convicted of murder, too. But it is a little more difficult for someone to make up a false murder report in order to get back at their ex.

Originally Posted by 5-0

I can imagine that if this gets anywhere, it will probably have a DNA rider to get the death penalty.

Originally Posted by phuzz01

In theory, I am all for executing child rapists. In practice, I do have one issue with it. How many gagillions of times have we investigated false child molestation reports because one parent uses/coaches the kid in order to get back at the other? Most of the time, we see right through it and the case is closed as unfounded. But every once in a while, one could certainly slip through the cracks. Sure, people can be falsely convicted of murder, too. But it is a little more difficult for someone to make up a false murder report in order to get back at their ex.

Originally Posted by Delta784

No one is saying the death penalty should be the only option. It should be reserved for those cases where the suspect's guilt is not the slightest bit in question.