Sunday, September 25, 2005

Molest

Molest

Read Chua Mui Hoong's column in the Sunday Times today. She narrated her brush with a molester, who grabbed her breasts when she moved over to collect some monies when working as a cashier. The molester eventually went scot free.

I'm very furious after reading it. It's not right to molest someone, anyone. It's a crime and should be punished. Although it's a less culpable crime as compared to rape, a molester causes his or her victim to feel threatened, even in a safe environment. This is not right and should never be condoned.

If we punish people fondling or pleasuring himself or herself in public, which DOES NOT cause any harm to a third party at all, then we should seriously consider punishing molesters severely.

We don't have to jail them but perhaps we can start by caning them? Or administering instant electric shocks in hospitals after they are caught and found guilty. Something quick and effective must be done.

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