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WSJ Looks At Child Porn Sentences, Threat

By Corey Rayburnyung

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article discussing the tough sentences given out to 'consumers of child pornography,' and the potential threat they pose to society. From the article:Are people who download and view child pornography -- but aren't themselves molesters -- as much of a threat to society as rapists or murderers? The question, being raised by federal judges in response to tough sentences meted out to consumers of child pornography, goes to society's view of repugnant behavior and the legislative response to it. The average federal prison sentence for individuals who possess, receive or share child pornography jumped to roughly seven years in fiscal 2006 from about three years in 1994, according to Justice Department data...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Crimes on October 30, 2008 (boomark / email).