U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, is fighting to pass legislation that would institute the death penalty or life imprisonment for convicted child sex abusers. She announced on social media that her bill, entitled the “No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act,” will be introduced in the House on Thursday. Luna’s stance is clear: child predators cannot be rehabilitated and they should face the harshest penalties possible. She passionately stated on X, “If you rape children, you deserve the death penalty.” She also called for tougher punishments for sex traffickers and possession of child pornography.
In an interview with Fox News, Luna explained her reasoning behind the proposed bill. As a new mother, she is even more determined to protect children from the horrors of sexual abuse. Luna acknowledged that those who exploit children are fully aware of their actions and should be held accountable for their heinous crimes. She firmly believes that the current laws regarding these offenses are too lenient and must be strengthened. Under her bill, individuals who hire minors for sex would also face the death penalty or life imprisonment.
Luna’s bill not only targets child sex abusers but also aims to impose harsher penalties on sex traffickers, who under current laws can only receive a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine. Luna stated that this is not enough, and these individuals should also face the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment for their actions. She argued, “If you’re really about protecting children … you have to have strict laws.” Luna also wants to increase the federal minimum sentence for rape to 30 years.
In her statement on X, Luna emphasized the devastating impact that rape and molestation have on victims. She believes that these crimes stay with individuals for the rest of their lives and can lead to lifelong trauma. That is why she is pushing for stricter laws to combat child trafficking and sexual abuse. She also wants to crack down on the consumption and possession of child pornography, which is a growing issue in the United States. Luna stressed that if society truly wants to protect children, strict laws must be in place to hold predators accountable.
I am also introducing a bill this week regarding rape. It is absurd that rapists can get off after a few years of “good” behavior after destroying lives. I will also be asking to increase the federal minimum. https://t.co/YcyiumExfh
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) April 6, 2024
Luna’s proposed bill has sparked controversy, with some people arguing that the death penalty is a harsh punishment for any crime. However, the congresswoman stands firm in her belief that child sex abusers cannot be rehabilitated and that tough penalties must be in place to deter these crimes. She stated, “It is absurd that rapists can get off … after destroying lives.” Luna is determined to make a difference in protecting children from sexual abuse and is hopeful that her bill will gain traction in the House.
Anna Paulina Luna:
"The federal minimum for child r-pe must be upgraded to the death penalty and a minimum of life behind bars." pic.twitter.com/JR22V5sMRv
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 10, 2024
Luna is pushing for legislation that would institute the death penalty or life imprisonment for convicted child sex abusers and sex traffickers. She believes that these individuals cannot be rehabilitated and must face the harshest penalties possible. Luna is passionate about protecting children from the horrors of sexual abuse and is determined to make a difference through stricter laws. Her bill has sparked debate, but she stands firm in her belief that child predators must be held accountable for their actions.