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In reply to the discussion: Sweden to battle female genital mutilation with online course [View all]leftynyc
(26,060 posts)17. Unfortunately
it would never pass in the US because it would be a clearly discriminating law (or would be portrayed that way in court and I can easily see the ACLU getting involved).
I don't think that's enough time in prison to make a statement but I have found that Europe, on the whole, doesn't use jail time to make a point. I find this crime so atrocious, so disgusting, I would want to see sentences of 20+ years. THAT would make a statement. 2 years reminds me of those who do honor killings and get a token jail sentence so countries can say they don't approve.
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Well, it is a fact that immigrants do engage in practices considered taboo by the majority culture.
alp227
Jun 2014
#25
FMG is a permanent, devastating physical mutilation -- it's not comparable to "reparative therapy,"
pnwmom
Jun 2014
#23
Well, that is certainly true. The internet is a wonderful place for spreading lies
pnwmom
Jun 2014
#32
Gee, I thought the low-key Scandinavian approach to brutal crimes was the model for the world. nt
Dreamer Tatum
Jun 2014
#14
Outside of the half-wit and the idiot, one would imagine even the best model is neither 100% effect.
LanternWaste
Jun 2014
#20
The official "maximum" sentence in Norway is 21 years, but in specific cases one can be held
nomorenomore08
Jun 2014
#48
This will not work. Until the Swedish government gets tough with jail and/or deportations
riderinthestorm
Jun 2014
#12
This is mysogynistic child abuse that guarantees a lifetime of pain and disability.
SunSeeker
Jun 2014
#21