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I, too, have mixed feelings.<BR>
I moved to Spokane, from Montana, shortly after Coe's arrest. The anger in Spokane at this man was palpable and surfaced often during his trial. I believe that same anger is at the core of Coe's commitment trial, due in large part to Coe's apparent lack of remorse or apology for his actions.<BR>
Rather than following a path of treatment, Coe served out his full sentence and remained defiant.<BR>
Coe has served the sentence handed down, 25 years. Not 25 years IF he completed a list of conditions. There was no condition to his release after serving his full term.<BR>
I believe anger at Coe's defiance has led to his continued incarceration.<BR>
Still, Coe is do doubt a dangerous man and a menace to any community. <BR>
BUT>>><BR>
Are we now sentencing people for crimes we fear they MAY commit? That is the greater question and in essence is what the civil comitment trial was about.<BR>
On the other hand...<BR>
If Coe raped again, what about the victim, who could have been spared?<BR>
I am torn, on one hand I feel it is the "safe" thing to do. On the other, I feel it is a continued punishment on someone who has served the sentence put upon him.<BR>
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