[oldcomputerguy]

We don't prosecute people in this country for intent. That is the province of people like Stalin and Saddam.

He could just as easily have fantasized about such an act, been led on by the woman and changed his mind had there in fact been a real child involved.

This is, in fact, preposterous. This is prosecuting people for what they are thinking, not what they are doing!

[oldcomputerguy]

This is in response to the attempted rape charge. I have no
argument with vaild conspiracy charges

[jwalsh07]

We don't prosecute people in this country for intent

Ah, yes we do.

[skr]

Then why are we amassing troops in the Middle East? To wait until Saddam sends over a nuclear suitcase and then strike? Won't most Americans then ask why we waited until ten thousand people became radioactive?

[Pookie Me]

We don't prosecute people in this country for intent

Sure we do. All the time. But intent is hard to prove. Either the perp admits to it, or his actions indicate his intent to commit said crime. Which is why we have juries and judges.

But you are correct, some of the attempt crimes come VERY CLOSE to thought crimes. Just think happy thoughts.

Pookie & ME