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To: blam
Shame we don't have that kind of Ol' West Style of justice in the U.S. anymore,(rapists and child-molesters). Then again, in the 1800's rape was only a $5.00 fine.
3 posted on 09/29/2002 5:01:56 AM PDT by Bad~Rodeo
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To: Bad~Rodeo
Then again, in the 1800's rape was only a $5.00 fine.

Reference please. My impression was that in most states it was a capital offense.

8 posted on 09/29/2002 5:33:18 AM PDT by Restorer
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