I think the risks of "going overboard in the other direction" are very very small. It will take a miracle (and tons of political courage) just to get something

I think the risks of "going overboard in the other direction" are very very small. It will take a miracle (and tons of political courage) just to get something a bit saner, so I don't see how a total 180 degrees could be even possible. Have no fear, real violent sex offenders won't become popular any time soon.