Southeast Asia a Haven for Pedophiles
CNN.com/18 Aug

Thailand has a reputation for engaging in one of the largest child sex trade operations in Southeast Asia. UNICEF estimates the number of Thai children involved in prostitution to be between 60,000 and 200,000, though the organization says the exact number is difficult to track. I do empathise with these kids as they were not given any opportunities from the start, to lead a better and fulfilling live. Furthermore, the torment they have to undergo each ecncounter is unbearable. Worst of all, they may never have a chance to break away from that cycle of life.

I am in the view that such operations are taking place due to lax laws within the countries. Moreover, in countries like the phillipines where corporal punishment is abolished, chances for offenders to prey on the innocent would go on the rise. Therefore, I do not support the abolishment of corporal punishment. Corporal punishmen is the only way to instill fear in a person and it is only when one is fearful, they would adhere to the laws and regulations. As such, this is one way where violence is inevitable.