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70. This life-long Texas Dem didn't read into as you did.

Reply to Paladin (Reply #37)

Wed Nov 17, 2021, 04:49 PM

Nov 2021

And just took it at face value.

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Man who raped four teenagers gets no jail time, judge says: 'Incarceration isn't appropriate' [View all] musette_sf Nov 2021 OP

Disgusting Sherman A1 Nov 2021 #1

What the hell? CrispyQ Nov 2021 #2

But he prayed and that gave him the answer AllyCat Nov 2021 #45

He prayed to the blond, blue eyed misogynistic Jayzus. dchill Nov 2021 #69

"He prayed over it".....?? Hulk Nov 2021 #50

What? He's a repeat offender Deuxcents Nov 2021 #3

That is some bullshit! Initech Nov 2021 #4

Well, rape has been eliminated from Texas. musette_sf Nov 2021 #13

I'm sure Abbott is busily erasing rape statistics from state records. Lonestarblue Nov 2021 #30

Back off Texas. This is a NY travesty. Paladin Nov 2021 #34

Former Ft Bend and Harris Cty resident here musette_sf Nov 2021 #35

Doesn't read that way. Paladin Nov 2021 #37

I agree with you, many things turn too quickly to Texas bashing. Friends, it's not the txwhitedove Nov 2021 #40

and how did those Repubs get into office? SCantiGOP Nov 2021 #43

Not all of us get to live in liberal strongholds like South Carolina. Paladin Nov 2021 #46

No sarcasm SCantiGOP Nov 2021 #72

Agreed. And yet we still try. (nt) Paladin Nov 2021 #73

It would be nice cannabis_flower Nov 2021 #62

Sadly elected by stupid Republicans. I'm in Houston area, definitely more progressive. txwhitedove Nov 2021 #66

This life-long Texas Dem didn't read into as you did. Torchlight Nov 2021 #70

Yeah it must be nice to be a right wing white Christian male. Initech Nov 2021 #41

Remove Rebl2 Nov 2021 #5

you know what to do musette_sf Nov 2021 #6

the judge should be removed from the bench - I know a refuKKKchicken when I see one... bringthePaine Nov 2021 #7

You prayed..... turbinetree Nov 2021 #8

EXACTLY!! bluestarone Nov 2021 #16

Normal judicial deliberation step taught in all the best law schools. Also, "boys will be boys" JudyM Nov 2021 #17

The decision needs to be overturned. Religion is NOT a part of Our governing principles. Tommymac Nov 2021 #31

Exactly........ turbinetree Nov 2021 #32

disgusting Skittles Nov 2021 #76

From what I've seen this year criminals walk.. BlueJac Nov 2021 #9

And all from the so called "Law and Order" party.... diverdownjt Nov 2021 #23

** as long as you are white, preferrably rightwing quakerboy Nov 2021 #59

The guy is going to do it again. This was not a one-off involving drunk teenagers, Ocelot II Nov 2021 #10

Probation for four felonies equals sexist rule of law made of, by and for men. ancianita Nov 2021 #11

rich white rapist upstate NY steventh Nov 2021 #12

Castration would be appropriate. mahannah Nov 2021 #14

For the judge or for the rapist? (n/t) GopherGal Nov 2021 #36

Yes. Ray Bruns Nov 2021 #38

What the actual fuck. malthaussen Nov 2021 #15

At Stanford in California, a judge who pulled that crap was recalled JohnSJ Nov 2021 #18

Rapist Brick Turner is working in Ohio irisblue Nov 2021 #24

Probation? lonely bird Nov 2021 #19

It gets worse, from the article. irisblue Nov 2021 #20

Elected position, Registered Democrat Fla Dem Nov 2021 #21

Who the fuck did he pray to? Floyd R. Turbo Nov 2021 #22

This is heartbraking. Percy Nov 2021 #25

Male privilege and patriarchy. CousinIT Nov 2021 #26

Judge is retiring in January onenote Nov 2021 #27

If you watch the video reporting the initial changes you will fully understand Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2021 #28

Yep. $. Lots of $. n/t Whiskeytide Nov 2021 #80

Reminds one of the 'Honorable' SC Justice Kavanaugh appleannie1 Nov 2021 #29

Where in the heck were the parents? Smackdown2019 Nov 2021 #33

They were also involved. jmbar2 Nov 2021 #39

I wonder if the plan is to come down harder on the mon and step dad Tumbulu Nov 2021 #44

Throw the book at the parents! Smackdown2019 Nov 2021 #55

I agree; incarceration isn't appropriate. lagomorph777 Nov 2021 #42

Till Jesus come home...AMEN diverdownjt Nov 2021 #47

Serial rapists start young and they don't stop unless they are made to stop... Hekate Nov 2021 #48

And frankly, our judicial system Bettie Nov 2021 #51

Lock rapists up forever and.. I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2021 #77

Add child molesters to that program, too! Nt VarryOn Nov 2021 #81

I agree I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2021 #84

This guy will harm more people in the future Sapient Donkey Nov 2021 #49

Maybe not - he was only 16 when this was going on FakeNoose Nov 2021 #56

None of the other blame rises to the level of serial rape Wahyee Nov 2021 #78

Most sixteen year olds don't rape people. Those who do usually don't stop. yardwork Nov 2021 #83

No words. Just a primal scream. Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #52

Chemical or surgical castration, perhaps? milestogo Nov 2021 #53

Just ONE more reason gods should never be consulted in criminal cases. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2021 #54

I'm guessing the trauma suffered by the victims never crossed this judge's mind dlk Nov 2021 #57

that's bullshit gopiscrap Nov 2021 #58

"Help me decide. He's white. I can't throw him in with those people of color I put in there." C Moon Nov 2021 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Nov 2021 #61

It's "16 or 17" because there were multiple crimes over 18 months muriel_volestrangler Nov 2021 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Nov 2021 #71

He must be a good swimmer or something. Aristus Nov 2021 #63

Hope the judge gets his karmic due for this assholery. lark Nov 2021 #64

Post 21 of the thread has him as a Democrat rpannier Nov 2021 #74

At least he will be a registered sex offender TexasBushwhacker Nov 2021 #67

I can't add to anything that's already been written here..... SergeStorms Nov 2021 #68

living in a man's world. what did the VICTIMS WANT? pansypoo53219 Nov 2021 #75

No, what's inappropriate is raping teenage girls! Wtf?! And of course he "prayed on it" 🙄 Luciferous Nov 2021 #79

Mixing religion with justice is inappropriate. truthisfreedom Nov 2021 #82