Shaming of Criminals

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Fardon has waged a 10-year battle for freedom after serving the full sentence he received for the rape, assault and sodomy of a woman in 1988.

The violent assault happened when Fardon was released from jail on parole after serving eight years of a 13-year sentence for the rape and assault of a girl, 12, and wounding of her 15-year-old sister.

Should have been executed.

I don't think people should be rallying to throw him back in jail again after he served his time. That is not justice, that is vengeance.

Revenge is the essence of justice. The point of courts and the rule of law is to make it civilized, and prevent errors and feuds, that's all. If one of the victims gunned him down in the street and I was on the jury I would vote to acquit.

People who favor light sentences because it makes them feel good about themselves have blood on their hands.