And that is why compassion is both a virtue and a vice. It breaks the law sure, but this man showed a lack of any humanity. He devolves into an animal at that point in time and must be put down. I know I sound heartless, but rape; especially that of a child, is a crime that should strip you of any basic human rights guaranteed by any countries constitution.
PS - Statutory 16 year old with 19 year old isn't the same.
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