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Originally Posted by outlaw

I'm not so sure. Wasn't voluntary chemical castration offered years ago for offenders.

Chemical "castration" is something that is often offered up as an alternative to locking up an offender (usually the "defense" makes the offer). When people hear "castration" they tend to think it's a tough punishment that'll teach the offender a lesson and prevent any further acts.

Actually, it's not much of anything. Does Chemical Castration Help Child Sex Offenders Control Their Urges?

It's not uncommon to read about a rapist who was "chemically castrated" but decided he didn't like it and stopped treatments.