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Originally Posted by MarchHare
Why exactly are crimes worse when the victim is a child as opposed to an adult, in your view? If someone raped my wife, are you saying that's a "lesser" crime than if someone raped my 5-year old niece? Both are equally reprehensible, IMO.
Anyway, I agree with the judge who stated that punishment should fit the crime (even though I'm still opposed to capital punishment). As awful as rape is, it doesn't deprive anyone of their life, whereas murder does.
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One is more mentally equipped to handle it. The other will likely be scarred for life and the action will have an adverse affect on them growing to their potential.
*Edited to add*
IMO, the rape of a child may very well deprive that child of their life. They certainly won't lead the life they might have otherwise.