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!

Who to believe?

As most folks in the US are probably well aware, there is a confirmation battle going on in Congress, for the spot vacated by Anthony Kennedy-- on the Supreme Court.

Recently, "Christine Ford" accused Judge Bret Kavanaugh of sexual assault.  These kinds of accusations always seem to follow candidates -- IF they're Republican.  They don't seem to matter at all if you're a Democrat. 

I've tried to piece this together.  And I've reached the conclusion that Kavanaugh is telling the truth. 

WHY??

First:  The Democrats were bitching about Gorsuch, but didn't really have time to do anything.  They did try to stop the confirmation, but since the GOP has the advantage in the Senate, even if one vote of theirs flips, the VP steps in and votes.  A brilliant idea from our Founders, if you ask me.
Then, Kennedy resigned.

Second:  The Democrats were coming out against the nominee even before he was announced.  That reeks of politics, jealousy.  These sore losers are all part of the #nevetrump movement which is really out of control.  Signs were made for those who'd protest, even BEFORE announced!  That strikes me as ODD.

Third:  Despite the Constitution and Rule of Law, everybody started ganging up on the Judge!

Fourth:  The hearings were over, when "All of a sudden" somebody accused him of sexual assault. 
Very convenient that it comes just a day or two before the vote.  And now, the Democrats are not only calling for him to withdraw from the nomination, but to resign.  Interesting.  Not a single shred of proof.  I thought we were supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Not for the DFL.  It's Presumed Guilty unless you're a democrat!

Fifth:  Ford had 4 people named as witnesses.  In an interesting development, not a single one has corroborated her story.  One did, but then recanted.  Nice.  No witnesses. 

Sixth:  Feinstein held the so-called "Letter of accusation" until just a couple of days before the vote.  WHY?  There can be only one reason:  To disrupt the courts, to fuel the opposition, to delay the vote until after the midterms.  What happens if the Democrats win?  It's not going to be a very big margin, if you ask me-  If they win at all.  If they lose, it's just going to be the same circus all over again.

7th:  Kavanaugh had to undergo several background checks before he was nominated as Judge.  A few of the Democrats (at that time) supported him.  2 or three, I think it was.  The FBI background checks came back clear.

8th:  When Kavanaugh was nominated to be judge, which was under Bush, he had to undergo hearings.  And guess what.  Ford was NOWHERE to be seen.  Why didn't she accuse him THEN?
Obviously, it's because Trump wasn't President. 

9th:  Now, a Creepy Porn-star lawyer who is delinquent in his taxes and under order to pay, claims there is "ANOTHER" person ...  Yeah, right.

10th:  The GOP offered to hear the testimony of Ford.  She puts it some very strange stipulations... Judge Kavanaugh cannot be in the room, for one thing.  No lawyers may question.  Blah, Blah, Blah.

11th:  She then demands a delay because "She's afraid to fly."  Next thing I hear, she's in Delaware, just a few hours after this statement.

WILL SHE EVEN SHOW UP?  I don't know.  But I'm guessing she won't.  She's scared, because she'll be under oath.  If caught in a lie, lying to Congress is perjury.  What's the penalty? One to Five years.  Plus fines.  Not showing up is Contempt, and that's a criminal offense, as well.  Up to 1 year in prison, and up to 1000 for a fine.  Nice.

Of course, the Democrats won't vote to hold her in contempt, if such does happen.  And they'll claim it's the "Anti-woman" agenda of the GOP.  What a crock.

After looking at all this, I have only one conclusion:  Ford's Lying and the Democrats are trying to delay the game.  If more than one Republican votes no, Game over. 

Time to end the bullshit.  Call the vote.  And when confirmation occurs, Have him in place by the start of the session.

FORD is a LIAR.  DEMOCRATS Delaying the game.  Nobody seems to have the balls enough to stand up and call for the vote. 

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
AS I SEE IT.....