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Convicted paedophiles are to be offered the chance to be chemically castrated?

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What do you think, is this a good idea? Should it be made mandatory rather than voluntary as many people believe?

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  1. No, because chemical castration just means that the person can no longer get his p***s hard, which does not mean he cannot do other sexual things to children. It does not take the desire away and it does not stop the molester from harming children. Even physical castration (cutting off the p***s) would not stop them from harming children. And with chemicals, how can you be sure the person takes the drugs as prescribed? No, life in prison or death would be better.  




  2. the should offer surgical as well

  3. It could be made mandatory if paedophillia was classed as a mental illness and paedophiles were managed under a mental health act. They could be obliged to turn up at a doctor's office to receive an injection every week/month etc. I don't know how genuinely effective this treatment is though. Presumably it's not foolproof.  

  4. Lock them up and that is the best solution.  If chemical castration was shown to stop repeat offenders I would say yes.  At present nothing has been shown to stop recidivism, besides life imprisonment which should be the punishment.  75% of convicted pedophiles repeat.

    (Link) Joseph Frank molested after having this done.  This is one too many.

  5. Did they offer chances to the children they abused??

    No? Well then, i don't see why they should be given any chances...they need to be castrated, yes, with a blunt knife.

  6. I can't remember where I read an interesting article regarding chemical castration ( if I remember I'll be back with a link ) but the men who had taken advantage of the pilot scheme in Canada proclaimed it had changed their lives, for the better.

    They felt more able to control their demons.

    But that in itself is the crux of castration by pills, they have to want to change if they don't. Neither chemical or surgical castration will make any difference.

    In fact it could lead to a change in paedophiles nature as they seek out more apt ( yuk I hate to think about it ) approach to reach their goal.

    So do I think it's a good idea?

    Yes.

    Made compulsory?

    No.  Forcing them to comply will tire an already straining under the weight of criminals human rights.

    Voluntary?

    Yes.

    A better idea than doing nothing & expecting the paedophile to control themselves, some don't, some can't & some don't want to.

    It's changing the mind-set of a habitual, predatory pervert is where the real challenges are.

    Crack those nuts & I think everyone would feel a lot happier.

    Or better still lock them all up & throw away the key.

    Some pervs cannot be cured.

    Wasting time, money & effort into another one-size-fits all treatment which may or may not fail.

    Is it worth the risk?

    Might be less cost affective but to ensure the safety of children, lock them up for life.

  7. How is this scheme going to be monitored?  Is it going to be like the methadone one for drug addicts where they have to take the medication in front of a pharmacist?  Otherwise I would not trust them to take the medication  

  8. Why waste the chemicals?  Rusty garden shears come more readily to mind instead.  There would be no shortage of volunteers to do the act!  

  9. Chemically castrated???  i'd physically castrate them.... with a blunt knife!

  10. Well I am not altogether sure that if somebody is castrated it will necessarily prevent them from being sexually aroused even if it does stop them from being able to create babies . If the perverted pleasure they get is in their memory then the urge to do it again could still be there even if they have been castrated?

    But that said, I believe if they refuse the castration and then re-offend then it should be compulsory.

    I also believe under the "3 counts and your out" principle,  the death penalty would be worthy of consideration for anybody convicted three 3 separate times in their life for serious paedophile offences, but only if it is proved beyond reasonable doubt they are definitely guilty of all 3.  

  11. Yes a very good idea but make it mandatory.  

  12. Chemical castration - maybe they can mix it up and give them a lethal injection. Eradicate the scum.

  13. I'm surprised that people still use it, since it was something the Naxi's used for racial sterilization.

    I don't think it should be used unless it's completely voluntary, which means no coercion or rewards (like early release) for doing so. It can have quite a few nasty and dangerous side effects, especially in males. The idea of of prison, as well as locking people away is to reform them after all.

    That said, I think the worst cases which are completely proven should be getting death rather than prison. If it seems like they're going to do it again or it's a case where they've raped children.

  14. It should be voluntary and those who don't volunteer for it should be NAMED & SHAMED.  

  15. I wouldn't trust them with chemical castration. All it would take would be a little girl/boy to catch their eye, they'd stop the medication, and re offend.

    They would still pick up the prescriptions, throw the meds, and then plead innocence when questioned.

    More time wasted.

    I think the old fashioned castration would be better.  

  16. Not only do they deserve to be castrated, they should also be in prison for the rest of their lives, no parole. Every time I read about a murdered child, it seems the murderer was a previously convicted paedophile who got a slap on the wrist sentence and took it further with their next crime. There are waaaaay too many repeat offenders. And the worst part is, they keep offending and keep getting released to do it again and again. These guys do not reform, we should all see that by now. It's time to put a stop to it before more children get their lives ruined or end up dead.

  17. We can never take a chance on releasing a paedophile back into society.  I think they should be incarcerated until they are no longer a danger ie until they die.

    However, I did watch a programme about paedophiles and castration, and some of the men who had the procedure done said it provided relief and they were no longer tormented by their sexual desires.  

    So I'm all for castration, and it doesn't have to be voluntary.  While in prison.  It's not an alternative to a stay in prison, nor should it be seen as a form of parole.  It is in addition to your lifelong prison stay.

    My opinion!

  18. their brain needs to be castrated too

  19. Pedophiles cannot be rehabilitated and should not be let back out into society. They should be put on an island and left to fend for themselves.  

  20. Chemical castration is no good, it's a bit like saying sorry just to get out of prison.  No guarantees that it will be continued after they are free.

    I say castrate paedophiles surgically without any pain relief.  In fact this would be a good idea for all convicted s*x offenders.

    EDIT.

    All s*x offenders should be kept in prison for ever and ever and ever without being protected from the rest of the inmates!  Castrated or not.

    That would teach them the lessons they need to learn.

  21. about time too & it should be compulsory...they lose their rights to chose when they hurt young children!!

  22. no they should be chemically murdered

  23. Stuff chemicals, if they're going to do it , then they should do it properly....with an axe or something  

  24. Well it would be a start but I cant see it working as a long term solution, I have to agree with the answerer Stormy full castration is the only way, or better still cut their throat save on the medication, powerful sentiments I know but I have my reasons.

  25. I think it's a great idea. After they have done their time, and before they are released, they should be shot up with that stuff. Maybe a lobotomy too.

  26. They'd still have fingers and hands! Hang them,and be done with!

  27. people who have abused or are likely to abuse children should be locked up indefinitely if that means i have to pay higher taxes then so be it  

  28. That's all well and good but that doesn't affect their brain or the desire to re-offend.  They should remain locked up for the rest of their miserable lives.  They can NOT be re-habilitated.  If they were to be castrated it should be done with a dull, rusty old knife.  

  29. Never mind the chemicals - get out the rusty razor blades !

  30. Mandatory but even @ that....... just chop it off

    it just disgusts me...

  31. Do priests get a say in this.
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