An Open Letter to the Policewoman Who Brought Her Perpetrator To Justice
Dear Madam:
First of all, I would like to thank you for your selfless service as a policewoman to the Waco community. Although I call Texas Christian University my home away from home, my family lives in Waco, and I try to keep in touch and visit them as much as I can. Your bravery inspires me to do more and be more. Thanks to amazing women like you, I would like to join the United States Marine Corps upon graduating from college.
I know being a police officer is really difficult in today's society. Many individuals despise the police, and you are always putting your life on the line so that our community can remain a safe haven for everyone. You are a hero to your community, as well as our nation.
Your story is so inspiring. I am angry that justice was not delivered to your perpetrator the first time he was accused of molesting another girl who was your same age. I am angry that he did not receive the punishment that he so rightfully deserved: I believe that he should have been sentenced to life in prison without parole or the death penalty. To walk back into your past and confront the face of evil that has haunted your dreams for years must have taken courage that I could only imagine. I am so proud that you decided to go above and beyond the call of duty. I am glad that he is no longer going to be able to walk the streets of Waco for a long time. I am glad that he will not be able to take advantage of any little girl ever again.
However, I know that no matter what kind of justice he does receive, it will never reverse the hurt that you and the other victims will carry on for the rest of their lives. I do believe that it is worse to be a victim of rape than being a homicide victim.
In my opinion, child molesters are the lowest of the low in society. I have no sympathy, and I cannot bring myself to forgive anyone who takes advantage of a child like that. I see a child molester as an animal instead of a human. There is a special place in hell for those people. When he serves his time in prison, I promise you that there will be other prisoners who will despise him as much as you and the majority of the American population does.
You are one hell of an amazing woman. Keep up the good work.
-Sincerely,
Miku