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Do you agree that the Bennington Banner's letter to Bill O'Reilly is disgusting, etc?
Yes; it's HORRIFYING how a newspaper could do such a thing!
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Yes
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A little
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No
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No; I agree with it, and maybe even agree with Judge Cashman
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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 4:10 pm    

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Hmmm, maybe. But do you announce everything that you haven't done wrong? Like "by the way, I had breakfast this morning." Or "Last night I slept."


We're talking about 4 years here. It would have come out somehow, unless he was hiding it.



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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 4:14 pm    

Well, if you say so. But I suppose that that's just conjecture, you can't throw somebody in jail for that. If he was tested by professionals, then I'd figure that they'd know.


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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 6:33 pm    

Link, we understand that he believes in treatment over justice/punishment--and doesn't believe in punishment as well. That reason is understood. But it's no excuse for such a low punishment for such a horrifying, heinous crime.
And you know what? Sure, this is a much better sentence than 60 days, but it's not enough. He needs to be in jail for a good deal longer. Remember:
Done over a period of four years.
Girl was 6 when it started, 10 when it ended.
Guy starts out with a 60 day sentence. Guy's sentence increases to a minimum of three years.

And just to comment on the fact that he has all these restrictions, that doesn't mean that he's not going to do it again! How can we take that chance! Just because he'd face major problems doesn't mean he wouldn't do it again! Why do we have to wait for another child to be brutalize and lose her innocense before this man gets the proper punishment!?



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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 8:18 pm    

Republican_Man wrote:
Link, we understand that he believes in treatment over justice/punishment--and doesn't believe in punishment as well. That reason is understood. But it's no excuse for such a low punishment for such a horrifying, heinous crime.
And you know what? Sure, this is a much better sentence than 60 days, but it's not enough. He needs to be in jail for a good deal longer. Remember:
Done over a period of four years.
Girl was 6 when it started, 10 when it ended.
Guy starts out with a 60 day sentence. Guy's sentence increases to a minimum of three years.


Even with everything bolded your comments show you didn't even read the article....

Let's kill what points you try to make:

The original reason for 60 days was because He could not recieve treatment until his release. That was the State's position. He didn't do anything heinous enough to warrent treatment in jail, so the judge ordered the lowest sentence he could to ensure that he got the treatment he needed.


Republican_Man wrote:

And just to comment on the fact that he has all these restrictions, that doesn't mean that he's not going to do it again! How can we take that chance! Just because he'd face major problems doesn't mean he wouldn't do it again! Why do we have to wait for another child to be brutalize and lose her innocense before this man gets the proper punishment!?


I refer you back to the first article I posted.

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The fact is, Cashman sentenced Hulett to up to 10 years on the first count, three years to life on the second count and two to five years on the third count. He will be on probation and under state supervision until the day he dies! If he screws up or refuses treatment, he'll be behind bars for a long, long time. Hulett's release conditions prohibit him from any alcohol or drug use, or even living in an apartment complex that has children. He cannot have friends who have kids, go to a bar or possess or view pornography, among other restrictions. One violation would put him back in the slammer.

http://www.sevendaysvt.com/columns/inside-track-politics/200610/crucifyingcashman.html


He is under state supervision for the rest of his natural life. If he so even as looks at a child, that is enough to put him in jail until he dies.


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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 8:28 pm    

I read it all, and know about that. I know that he couldn't receive treatment, and so the judge decided not to give him a greater punishment. Then, the state said it was okay for him to receive treatment, and he increased the sentence.
And even though there are really good precautions, how can we ensure that he doesn't do it again? We can't.
And even with that, he deserves more time. I don't understand how you can't see that.



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PostMon Jan 30, 2006 10:08 pm    

Ok, to those who have posted several times. You've made your point, thank you. Unless you have something new to say, move on.


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