Should Punishment Focus on Retribution or Rehabilitation? [GANGNAM]

This discussion will explore the nature of punishment and to which end it should serve. Some believe that criminals deserve harsh punishments while others believe they deserve a chance to reform. Which is better for society? Which is better for the individual?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What do you think is the purpose of punishment?
2. Should punishment primarily serve victims, offenders, or society?
3. If a punishment works to reduce crime, does it matter whether it feels "deserved"?
4. If someone genuinely reforms, should punishment still continue?
5. When considering an punishment, should we adhere to principle or should we prioritize effectiveness?
6. If a criminal had a terrible upbringing, should that reduce punishment?
7. Are some crimes so serious that rehabilitation isn't enough?
8. Should punishment aim to deter others or focus only on the offender?
9. Would a purely rehabilitative justice system feel fair to victims?
10. Is retribution about justice or about satisfying moral outrage?
11. Is forgiveness compatible with justice?
12. Do you think different crimes require different philosophies of punishment?

LOCATION:

We will meet at Gangnam Coffee 강남커피 near Shinnonhyun station.
Please contact me if you are having any trouble finding it.

Also, I'm not affiliated with this cafe in any way. So, please be courteous to the staff and buy a drink or snack. Let's also try to keep conversations at a reasonable volume. We don't want to cause any inconvenience to the other customers.