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To: dsc
Can writs of attainder, ex post facto laws, and debtor’s prison be far behind?

Functionally, we already have the latter two. Consider changes to handgun permits so that what once weren't felonies/restrictions against getting a concealed permit are now grounds for refusal.

Or the ever-growing restrictions on those convicted of violence against children; yes, it's a terrible thing, but if they've served their sentence they should be allowed to continue on with their lives. Yet we see locality after locality increase the exemption around parks, churches, schools and the like.

And good luck if you owe any back taxes; even bankruptcy won't get you out of that and you'll end up paying for the rest of your life.

25 posted on 08/26/2011 12:27:39 PM PDT by FromTheSidelines ("everything that deceives, also enchants" - Plato)
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To: FromTheSidelines

“but if they’ve served their sentence they should be allowed to continue on with their lives.”

The problem with that, at least as regards sexual abuse, is that the person continues to suffer from pedophilia, which does not seem amenable to treatment. One can never say with confidence that a child is safe with them.

This is why I think sexual abuse of children should be a capital crime.


28 posted on 08/26/2011 4:36:44 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: FromTheSidelines

“but if they’ve served their sentence they should be allowed to continue on with their lives.”

The problem with that, at least as regards sexual abuse, is that the person continues to suffer from pedophilia, which does not seem amenable to treatment. One can never say with confidence that a child is safe with them.

This is why I think sexual abuse of children should be a capital crime.


30 posted on 08/26/2011 4:46:45 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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