r/nottheonion • u/DerangedUnicorn27 • 6d ago

Convicted child rapist qualifies for Olympics

https://www.newsweek.com/steven-van-de-velde-dutch-beach-volleyball-olympics-1918442
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u/littlebobbytables9 6d ago

If they don't reoffend who gives a fuck

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u/be_kind_n_hurt_nazis 6d ago

In this context, because you don't know if they're re-offending unless they get caught again.

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u/sunshine10zeros 5d ago

The victim?? All victims. This whole situation is sending a clear message.

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u/littlebobbytables9 5d ago

This comment thread is obviously not about the situation in the OP. The claim I made is simply that I don't care what fucked up things go on in someone's head as long as they don't reoffend.