Originally Posted by PattyNBK
Since when did we punish people based on thoughts and intentions? Since when were thoughts and intentions crimes? I know it's important to protect children and all, but this is ridiculous and overboard.
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I agree with you, except for this. I mean, punishments are greatly influenced by someone's intent during a crime. But only if a crime has actually taken place, easiest example is different degrees of murder/manslaughter. I know you know that, just in case another reader took you statement at face value.
I don't know much/anything about these stings, but from what I can gather they would/should be illegal in this country. It'd be fantastic if someone has a link as to how these work in the legal system.
I mean, how often do people come *this* close to doing something they shouldn't, and then decide against it. How does one justify punishing them for being close enough to a criminal?
This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.