respond as a classmate: It's a very interesting topic to question whether probation should be granted or denied to those found guilty of possessing child pornography. On one side, the seriousness of the crime, which directly hurts children and contributes to a cycle of exploitation, raises concerns about public safety and the potential for reoffending. Because of the nature of the crime, severe penalties are frequently required to discourage not just the offender from future violations but also other people who might think about committing similar crimes of possession of child pornography. However, it's important to understand that not everyone in this category is the same; some people may have committed the crime as a result of underlying problems like addiction or mental health illnesses. Probation may be a better option for rehabilitation in these situations than jail since it gives the chance to address the problems in a supervised setting while maintaining community safety. But, in my opinion, I would say that they should not be allowed to be placed on probation and should be mandated to serving their sentence if convicted of possession