Chemical Castration in the U.K.: Radical New Crackdown on Sex Offenders Raises Big Questions

So, the British government’s rolling up its sleeves and thinking, “What’s the fastest way to empty out the prisons?” Apparently, it’s with pills—that’s right, libido-suppressing meds for sex offenders . On the one hand, yes, fewer repeat offenders might sound like progress; on the other, can you imagine being on that focus group? “Next slide, please: Should we try cold showers, or just go with pharmaceuticals?” I’ve seen less awkward brainstorms at a dental convention. I mean, is this really addressing the root issue—or just putting a pharmaceutical Band-Aid on a much bigger mess? And what’s next for the criminal justice system, a punch card for good behavior? I can’t help but picture government bean counters giggling about how much money they’ll save on bedsheets . For the record, I’ll have what they’re having—minus the side effects. If you’re curious or just want the whole wild story, LEARN MORE.

The British government will use medication to suppress the libidos of sex offenders as part of a package of measures meant to reduce the risk of reoffending and alleviate overcrowding in the prison system. What do you think?

“And yet good, law-abiding citizens still have to pay for their own castrations?”

Tiffany Becker, Routine Establisher

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“I was told that seed oils and fluoride already did that.”

Robin Valdez, Aquatic Artisan

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“Then how are they supposed to make more royals?”

Terry Olmstead, Bread Braider