Ellis wrote:
"The issue of punishment or such crimes should carry some thought of rehabilitation but this is often not possible."
I believe in rehabilitation. And I believe in making a sincere effort toward it when it is reasonable and possible. But in many cases, for example someone that commits multiple offenses, it is just plain preposterous and delusional to think this person has any ability, or interest, in reforming.
And, in what way, is it a sign of civilization that we let these predators return, again and again, to hurt innocent people. If think at 5 felony convictions, for example, a line should be drawn in the sand.
Cross the line and you get a telephone and 30 days to find a country that wants you? Find one and you get a plane ticket. Don't find one and you get a parachute, a pocket knife, a box of matches, and a one-way flight to Baffin Island to match wits with the polar bears.
