My sister was killed by a drunk driver 6 years ago. The drunk person who hit her walked away with a few scratches. When I found out the news I loaded up a pistol, and was ready to go out, find the person, and put a bullet between their eyes. At the time I didn't care if it meant getting locked up the rest of my life. This person killed my sister, and I was going to kill them. My parents had to physically restrain me. If it wasn't for them I would be serving a life sentence in prison right now.
But over time, I have forgiven the person who did this to my sister. I realized that no matter what happened to this person (they are still in prison), it wouldn't undo what had been done. I believe they are being punished enough, because they have to live everyday in prison knowing what they have done. Nothing that happens to them will bring my sister back.
If I've learned anything through all this it is that we forgive people no matter what. I don't care what they did, no matter how horrible, how insane, how mad and upset it makes you. They are the people that need help and forgiveness most of all. Forgiving this person is the hardest thing I've had to do in my life, but also one of the best things I have done.
So I can't agree with the people who hope these perps get molested/raped/beaten in jail. That is not going to fix things for the victim, or the victim's family. They will suffer enough for what they have done. They are obviously mentally ill and need help, not torture. 6 years ago I would've wanted these people to get beaten/raped/molested, but not anymore.
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