Earlier this week the US Supreme Court took up the question of civil confinement (also known as civil commitment) of convicted sex offenders who have served their prison term and are released on probation. It’s a complicated issue, but basically it boils down to two sides:
Side A: These are incredibly dangerous people who cannot be rehabilitated and can’t be a part of society.
Side B: These are people who have paid their debt to society, have civil rights, and within reason deserve to live normal lives.
I think you can guess where I stand. I am really angry about this case, and to explain why, I have to get kinda personal.