He/she/it should just be glad they didn't get what they really deserve. A bullet in the head. We're way to soft on criminals. That's why we have such a problem with this type of crime. Think about it. If pedophiles KNEW that there was a mandatory death penalty for what they do, how many would even attempt it. And even if it didn't work as a deterrent, it has the benefit of getting rid of someone who will never harm another child.
We, and I mean the system, is way too soft on criminals then wonder why there is such a high recidivism rate.
The vast majority of violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders. Most of them are black. If we could just get rid of them, Things would be a lot better. Forget the three strikes law, which isn't even enforced, to the best of my knowledge. If someone commits a violent crime, it should be a very stiff mandatory sentence. No plea bargains. If they do it again, life without parole. If a fatality is involved, it should be the death penalty. Does that sound too harsh? Well. Compare it to the high crime rate, loss of life and human suffering we have now. I'd make that trade in a heart beat.