First I'll say I respect your views Pachy. I wish expects knew more about pedophiles and how to treat them - so far there isn't successful treatment. I understand punishment doesn't do anything to make the perpetrator less dangerous but at least it keeps them away and may give the victims / families some closure/satisfaction. So far Sandusky seems unfazed and maintains he didn't do anything inappropriate - that's maddening. I hope with his high priced lawyers, they won't discount the victims stories. Pedophiles scar and steal so much from their victims, so I think punishment is appropriate - I would be for punishment and trying to help the perpetrator so they don't re-offend.

Since there's been past threads on this subject, I'll reserve my passionate opinion. I'm a mom so I have strong feelings about this. I believe in empowering children and I wish parents would wise up and not be so flattered when an authority figure takes a liking to their child.