Spotted by deeply_spurious

[kneeshooter]

Yoinked from the Grauniad, something about paedophiles that doesn't suggest burning them

http://society.guardian.co.uk/crimeandpunishment/story/0,,1817574,00.html

Proper WIDATW soon, for the three people who are interested.

Comments

[binidj.livejournal.com]

That's really very heartening. Although I can understand some people's aggressive attitude toward sex offenders, I don't believe that such attitudes go anywhere to reducing the risk to other people. This circles idea actually seems to work ... good for them.

[miss-soap.livejournal.com]

I've got myself into very hot water before now by voicing the opinion that sex offenders need help and understanding rather than abuse and censure. The knee-jerk response is almost always facile ['So you fancy kids too, do you?'] or downright threatening.

[nyarbaggytep.livejournal.com]

Me too. In addition I am amazed how much the sympathy people have for *victims* vanishes if those people then go on to offend themselves.

*applauds the icon*

[steer.livejournal.com]

Really interesting stuff. Thanks.

[mr-h-r-hughes.livejournal.com]

I saw a report on the Canadian version of this a while back so it's good to see it's being given a go here too.

[kissmeforlonger.livejournal.com]

Another reason why Quakers are wonderful.

[purplewizard.livejournal.com]

I'll add another comment to the effect of 'interesting'.

Boo - what a boring post. :-)

[ikkleblacktruck.livejournal.com]

Burning is too good for them. Drowning might be fun to watch.