Jessica's Law

I have been following the news a lot lately. A lot of talk has been raised on the subject of Jessica's Law. Jessica's Law gives a minimum 25 year sentence to anyone convicted of a violent sex crime. The most vile representatives of society; the rapists, child molesters and the sort. I feel that this law is a very important step in order to protect the children of this country.

Many states have passed some form of Jessica's Law, but several states refuse to do so. This is an outrage. This is mostly fueled by the defense attorneys, wanting to protect their clients, but is this really fair? Is it fair that a violent sexual predator serves only a few years in prison, and then is allowed to walk the streets again? I do believe that if you pay for your crime, you deserve a second chance. Don't get me wrong. I am sure many of us have made mistakes, though mostly of the non-illegal nature. We want to be forgiven for our mistakes.

Studies have shown that in the mind of a violent sex offender, especially in a case where the chosen victim is a child, reform is more often not possible. They cannot be changed from who and what they are. The desire to cause that kind of pain, and have that kind of control is never ending. It does not go away. So, isn't it safe to assume that a few years in prison is not enough of a payment for the crime?

I agree that the punishment should fit the crime, and in the case of child molestation and rape, there is no available punishment that fits that sort of crime. Our only recourse is to keep these people locked away for as long as possible. Unfortunately, several states, all liberal states, do not agree with this.

In the state of Massachusetts, a weakened form of Jessica's Law was finally passed, but only after much attention was brought to the subject. And in Illinois, the governor of that state refuses to pass any form of Jessica's Law. New Hampshire has become a safe haven of sorts for sexual predators. Many fail to be convicted, and the ones that do, serve pathetic sentences that make a mockery of the legal system there.

Please, if you have children, please find out if your state has passed Jessica's Law, and if you happen to live in a state that has not, write to your governor, state congress and anyone you can think of, and demand that Jessica's Law be put into effect. Child molesters and violent sex offenders need to held accountable for what they do, and our government needs to take a firm stance against such crimes.