Fri, Jun 19 · 7:30 PM PDT
Too often, I hear people saying the USA is being too hard on criminal punishments and punishments is not what they need but reform is what they need. On top of that, these people often argue that America's lack of social safety net is the root cause for criminal behaviors. They also believe that giving these criminals the right conditions, often hinting the Danish prison model (looks like nice apartment homes), will correct their conditioning and make them a law-abiding person again.
I disagree with this completely because many criminals, especially violent offenders are often repeat offenders.*I argue that by treating criminals too leniently, we're excusing their criminal behaviors and not giving justice to the victim and the victim's families. Instead, we must make an example out of them to deter future crimes*
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Question to ponder:
Where's the line between accountability and societal brokenness?
Do you support the death penalty? Why or why not?
Do you value and eye for an eye?
Is everyone redeemable? Why or why not?
Do you think your state is too harsh on criminals?
Do you think your state is too lenient on criminals?
How is criminal punishment different between liberal states and conservative states?
Do sentencings often match with the level of their crimes?
What are the differences between justice and vengeance?
What's the difference between punishment and reform?
Why do criminal justice system in some parts of the country do catch and release?
Do police actually have power in your state and city?
What precautionary measures should be in place to disincentivize criminal behaviors?
In what ways can a society produce more crimes?
In what ways can a society reduce less crimes?
Does poverty beget crime?
Do everyone have choices in life?
Can you think of a time where you have interacted with criminal and what was the context?
Do you view people with criminal history differently than people without criminal history?
Is the criminal background check discriminative against former convicts in their future endeavors?
Should companies not check for criminal background when hiring candidates?
How are violent criminals sentenced around the world?
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