Being on CSI hasn't given George Eads (Nick Stokes) any type of sympathy for real-life criminals. The actor revealed he's a fan of harsh punishments.

"I would be a fan of castration for rape convicts," he told the Australian newspaper The Age. "I would be a fan of amputation for people who put their hands on kids. Take their hands and fingers away from them."

"I'm amazed at the extent of the abuse of the privileges of our legal system. In terms of incarceration and how much money goes towards making sure these guys are comfortable after they've brutally murdered someone. You have to continually remind yourself not to let cynicism creep in."

For that reason and many others, the actor today has put real-life CSIs on a pedestal. "It's a gruesome, brutal, horrible thing that CSIs have to do and I hold them in such respect," he said. "They're really superheroes, those guys. They fight for people who can't fight for themselves any more. I think it's really noble, so I just try to instill as much fearlessness and selflessness in the character as I can."

Speaking of the show and his character, Eads revealed to the magazine there's an aspect of Nick's life that may never be resolved. Early in the show, the character revealed he was sexually abused as a child by a babysitter, but Eads felt the storyline was a disservice to the character.

"It was a development of the character that I've suggested we don't revisit," he said. "I don't know if it really fits. Even the scene itself, it was just so out of left field. I remember I had a problem with the script, with that particular scene on the day. I had to protect the integrity of my character and I continue to do so on a daily basis on the show."

Lastly, the actor talked a little about the infamous beard and different hairstyles he's gone through this season. "I caught a lot of flak about my appearance and I sure chuckle because it didn't hurt our ratings at all. I want to send a message that it's not about what you look like. It seems to be part of my introduction, this fascination with my own looks, so I try to move into waters a little bit deeper than that."

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