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9. Chemical castration

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 11, 2014, 04:37 PM

Aug 2014

Isn't cruel or unusual!

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Steubenville rapist is back on the football team [View all] n2doc Aug 2014 OP

Hey, he paid his dues, right? CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #1

What further punishments should this kid undergo? Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #3

Keep those ideas coming - I like some of them derby378 Aug 2014 #5

Why stop there? There are lots of things outside the law that you can do to him. You can put him in 24601 Aug 2014 #19

One year in juvvie for rape? derby378 Aug 2014 #22

You had a chance to be reasonable and instead said keep the ideas coming - when they 24601 Aug 2014 #37

So saying that he got a slap on the wrist The Green Manalishi Aug 2014 #47

You are making absolutely no sense as you argue with yourself here. Just so you know. Squinch Aug 2014 #51

Did you miss the sarcasm alert? I'm arguing with those who would lock up a young black man for 24601 Aug 2014 #57

No one said anything about his race, so you can drop that pea-brained straw man. People are Squinch Aug 2014 #59

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #60

That is absolutely asinine. And it is disgusting to compare this rapist with Trevon Martin. Squinch Aug 2014 #63

Have you actually read the posts in this thread with implications of executions or castration. If 24601 Aug 2014 #67

Not one person in this thread came out in favor of execution or castration Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #68

His parole and probation conditions would seem to exclude his nilesobek Aug 2014 #97

It's about rape, RAPE, abuse, VIOLENCE without conscience. Don't you dare make this a race call. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #72

You are making an ass of yourself with your sick comments. First, this rapist is not like Treyvon Squinch Aug 2014 #95

So are you opposed to schools kicking students off the team for bad grades? Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #62

Well, excuse me for not being politically correct about punishing rapists... derby378 Aug 2014 #89

Good answer 7962 Aug 2014 #35

Maybe he shouldn't be allowed to wear a helmet Orrex Aug 2014 #7

Not for ruining somebody's life, no. nt alp227 Aug 2014 #8

Agreed, we'll let him "get on with his life" when his victim can get on with hers derby378 Aug 2014 #10

Chemical castration Omaha Steve Aug 2014 #9

I agree....maybe people should read beyond the headlines and look into the details.... George II Aug 2014 #11

WTF is you all's obsession with pointing out that black men were executed for rape? Did anyone Squinch Aug 2014 #52

actually his comparison has some merit dsc Aug 2014 #102

Yeah maybe you should look into the details of what the victim went through. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #75

To both of those who responded to me above.... George II Aug 2014 #77

Another stab at a phony argument. What a pity he didn't hang himself before raping an innocent girl. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #79

It's rather common for teenagers get kicked off extra-curricular activities for merely drinking alco LanternWaste Aug 2014 #15

Are you kidding me? cosmicone Aug 2014 #17

He should be spending at least 20 years in the worst prison in Ohio . . . Brigid Aug 2014 #32

He should probably remain in an institution until he is around 25 Ash_F Aug 2014 #36

Meanwhile, the victim will have to live with her rape for the rest of her life. radicalliberal Aug 2014 #46

The cluelessness of this post is astonishing. Squinch Aug 2014 #53

I suppose that asking for him to be punished pennylane100 Aug 2014 #73

I agree with you davidpdx Aug 2014 #76

Football is a privilege, not a god-given right Blue_Tires Aug 2014 #91

How about another 25 years in jail for starters? PoutrageFatigue Aug 2014 #92

Let's have the father of the victim pick his punishment GOLGO 13 Aug 2014 #98

He should be diverted to an alternative school for the remainder of his career. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #105

get caught mercuryblues Aug 2014 #111

incident occured at the local DA's home Adam051188 Aug 2014 #2

+1 exactly lunasun Aug 2014 #43

I think he should have gotten a much longer sentence than he did dsc Aug 2014 #4

Agree with your whole post. HERVEPA Aug 2014 #6

Punished? chervilant Aug 2014 #12

a school is not part of the justice system. prison isnt the only penalty mopinko Aug 2014 #21

again where does it stop dsc Aug 2014 #29

i have no problem with stripping privileges from sex offenders. mopinko Aug 2014 #31

It isn't a university it is a high school dsc Aug 2014 #33

ok, i stand correct. nonetheless, we arent talking about attending school. mopinko Aug 2014 #34

no it isn't dsc Aug 2014 #40

Uhmm, let's see drug dealing, or rape. which is worse. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #78

In your mind rape is clearly worse dsc Aug 2014 #87

Well that kid actually had a choice. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #107

so again you get to have your norms enforced without any judical oversight dsc Aug 2014 #109

So is he a registered sex offender ...yet? L0oniX Aug 2014 #13

all is forgiven if you are a football star nt msongs Aug 2014 #14

1 year for Rape? lib87 Aug 2014 #16

The priorities in Steubenville are clear underpants Aug 2014 #23

Football players and all male athletes are treated under a diferent "code" redstatebluegirl Aug 2014 #18

Think how differently we might view him if he were our son, our neighbor, someone we know. QuestForSense Aug 2014 #20

You think THAT'S forever for a teenager? derby378 Aug 2014 #24

Yes I do and no I wouldn't. QuestForSense Aug 2014 #27

Yes you would... derby378 Aug 2014 #30

He's not the victim here theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #25

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #26

Suggesting the rapist is the victim is truly repulsive Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #44

+ a brazillion derby378 Aug 2014 #90

You would never know it from some of the sick responses here. And cue the Squinch Aug 2014 #54

Really?!? chervilant Aug 2014 #28

Really? You find it grossly offensive if I suggest the victimizer might be sorry? QuestForSense Aug 2014 #41

Taking the side of the rapist, and then calling a poster "miss" while you chastise her. Your Squinch Aug 2014 #56

You already told us in your now hidden post that you consider the rapist to be the victim Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #66

Please, chervilant Aug 2014 #70

Oh so now you go all sensitive Kalidurga Aug 2014 #84

I find it unsettling that you've yet to make mention of the actual victim herself... LanternWaste Aug 2014 #88

If it was my son, christx30 Aug 2014 #39

I'm not cutting a rapist ANY slack, ever. They will do it repeatedly. alarimer Aug 2014 #50

I hope your quest continues... City Lights Aug 2014 #61

He obviously has a long quest ahead of him if he ever hopes to reach sense Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #65

OMG, are you for real. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #81

The law allows him to return to playing football after serving his time bluestateguy Aug 2014 #38

I can't believe people are comparing people JoeyT Aug 2014 #42

I wish gaspee Aug 2014 #45

This is not a racial issue, folks! n/t radicalliberal Aug 2014 #48

Fitting indeed edgineered Aug 2014 #55

This is the most rank thread I have ever seen here, and that is saying something. Squinch Aug 2014 #58

Now they are comparing this rapist to Trevon Martin as if the rapist is a martyr. This is Squinch Aug 2014 #64

+1 historylovr Aug 2014 #74

He should, at the very least, not be allowed to play football. alarimer Aug 2014 #49

They shouldn't let a rapist back in school A Little Weird Aug 2014 #69

Are the Steelers interested? U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #71

He'll have to go to Florida State first n/t n2doc Aug 2014 #85

nice U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #106

I'm curious if the kid is an outstanding player that they feel can help them win? brewens Aug 2014 #80

Are there any girls on any of the nearby teams? LeftyMom Aug 2014 #82

Football is a priviledge DonCoquixote Aug 2014 #83

Michael Vick says hey. n/t Orsino Aug 2014 #86

at least they were held accountable- these guys just got off with no punishment whatsoever J_J_ Aug 2014 #93

if anyone wants to comment on this topic on another thread J_J_ Aug 2014 #94

Who gives a shit if he plays HS football. Calista241 Aug 2014 #96

If he stays in Steubenville in sure he'll be fine. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2014 #99

He's still only 17 years old Calista241 Aug 2014 #100

He's out and free to rape again. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2014 #101

I am NOT defending lax rape laws Calista241 Aug 2014 #103

Did Treyvon rape someone? No. Threw the book at him? WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #108

He was 16. Calista241 Aug 2014 #110

The rape happened? He is screwed? Excuse me, but he committed rape - and screwed himself. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #104