This particular issue is where I recognize a clear distinction in my opinion. I have the logical/rational/legalistic side that says serving time deserves another chance.

The other side is the atavistic parent passion side. In which I would commit grave bodily harm on any man or woman who even threatened to abuse a child of mine. I have no problem generalizing that violent attitude to the greater population. My general rule, to be perfectly clear, is "DON'T FOOK WITH YOUNGSTERS." It's irrational, but knowing that doesn't invalidate the evolutionary value of the attitude. Animals protect their young. I am an animal as well as a man. Usually the man controls the beast. But not always and not perfectly.