Slippery slopes abound.

On FB, I am involved in several DNA related groups.

They have been a big help.  And yet, some of their opinions go against my grain, even though I can see what they're saying.

Case in point:  Child molesters.  Scarring them for life.  It's a tough question:  How do we deal with the perps? 

Alabama is taking a frightening lead:  Chemical Castration.  But it appears to apply only to men.
How does one deal with the female?  FGM?  Sew her up?  Rip out her womb and ovaries?  Very dangerous thoughts.

My argument was as follows.

Now, let me inject a comment, here...
I was molested as a child... So I understand the furor.
But unless there is actually physical evidence, going such a route is dangerous. When and where does it end? What about those who have been wrongly convicted? Or those where the only evidence is one word against another? And there have been instances of false memories planted by hypnotherapists. 

One word against another... how does one determine the truth? Polygraph? They CAN be fooled. security cameras? Say hello to big brother!

Castration is permanent. People are emotional and make mistakes.

While there are considerations, This is a slippery slope. One could argue that women cannot molest. So, how would we treat a female offender?
There needs to be a way... but castration (Chemical or otherwise) isn't the answer. I'm not sure that there IS an answer. Caution is warranted, lest we descend into the pit and remain there...

DO WE BELIEVE HEARSAY?  Where is the physical evidence?  It's worrisome that we consider such a solution.
Why not just extend it to all murders, robbers, All Lawbreakers? 

Food for thought... or the way to extinction --  AS I SEE IT!