[ArrogantBustard]

Let's just put violent sex offenders in prison for life, as in no parole.
States might be well advised to follow Virginia's lead and abolish parole generally. A possible life sentence for rape is certainly not out of line, either.

And make it retroactive.
Absolutely not. The Constitution explicitly prohibits the passage of ex post facto laws. However good an idea it may seem to be (it's not; it would set a horrible precedent) neither the States nor the Congress have any authority to pass such a law.

[ArrogantBustard]

A possible death sentence for rape may not be out of line, either.

[Houmatt]

The Constitution explicitly prohibits the passage of ex post facto laws. However good an idea it may seem to be (it's not; it would set a horrible precedent) neither the States nor the Congress have any authority to pass such a law.

There was something in the Constitution prohibiting the passing of laws restricting freedom of speech. That did not stop Congress, or a complacent SCOTUS.

There was something in the Constitution regarding the absolute right to keep and bear arms. That did not stop Congress from passing the Brady Bill.

What the hell is so wrong with the thought of keeping violent sex offenders (read: rapists and child molesters) behind bars forever?