This man, if he is in fact guilty (and not just a "usual suspect") is a very good example of someone who should be separated from society likely forever. I got some grief yesterday from some readers who thought my comments on CTS's On the Line were too slanted towards criminals.
I may have been less than clear (I thought I was but whatever). Let me be explicit.
Some criminals cannot be rehabilitated and they need to be removed from society so as to protect people like this 7 year old girl.
But the vast majority of criminals can be rehabilitated and, regardless, are going to be released at some time back into society. We do not put people in prison forever for, say, purse snatching. So we can send someone into a jail where they are warehoused with others who have drig and mental problems; which just means they come out with new criminal assocations. Or we can try to rehabilitate them with mandatory drug treatment, mental and physical health programs and training.
This isn't weak-knee leftist stuff -- to quote a Conservative Premier. it' just "common sense".
But, where someone cannot be made safe for society I agree they should be separated forever.
Edmonton man charged in abduction of 7-year-old girl who later was found safe
EDMONTON - Police charged a 44-year-old Edmonton man Monday with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl who had been the subject of an Amber Alert the day before.
Daniel Todd Gratton was arrested without incident Monday morning at an Edmonton residence. He was also charged with sexual interference and administering a noxious substance.
The accused, who was on a long-term supervision order as imposed by the courts, was in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Full story:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081006/national/alta_child_abducted
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