World History Class- Russia ..... not so much a peaceful nation huh?

Dear peeps of Block One:

1. Read the following article about Russia. The URL link is provided below http://georgiandaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17655&Itemid=72

2. When you are done reading the article, comment on the following questions:
Question One: Why do you think Russia is ranked SO low for one of the "Most Peaceful Nations"?
Question Two: What should Russia do to try and reform itself and make it a better
country/become a more peaceful nation?
Question Three: Relating to our essential questions on Eastern Europe- How does Russia's status effect the rest of Eastern Europe?

3. Be sure to type your answers in blog format (comments on this post). Be sure to answer all questions.

Thanks!
Kav~

S-X Offenders- Should they or shouldn't they receive a second chance?

A few days ago, California native Chelsea King, a seventeen year old highschool student, was found dead in a shallow grave about half a mile from her car. Chelsea had been jogging the local trails of a community park on Thursday, February 25th. That was the last time anyone saw her.
Convicted S-X offender John Albert Gardner was arrested in connection to Chelsea's murder. Chelsea had been raped and beaten, then killed and buried. John Gardner has had two previous s-x charges against him, and served five years in jail for the molestation of a thirteen year old in 2000. He was released only after five years-one year shy of the sentenced six years. He was recently charged with the attempted rape of a 22 year old woman (December 2009). The woman was able to fend off her attacker and run to saftey. Unfortunately for Chelsea, she was unable to.
This brings up an important question: WHY WAS THIS S-X OFFENDER NOT MONITORED ENOUGH? SHOULD THERE BE HARSHER PUNISHMENTS AGAINST THEM? SHOULD S-X OFFENDERS RECEIVE A SECOND CHANCE? OR IS A ONE TIME OFFENSE ENOUGH TO LOCK THEM AWAY? Your comments are appreciated!