No, that's not the other side of the coin at all. 1. The issues are orthogonal. You can simply raise the minimum sentence attached to rape, whether you stack s

No, that's not the other side of the coin at all. 1. The issues are orthogonal. You can simply raise the minimum sentence attached to rape, whether you stack sentences or not. 2. The punishment is almost entirely irrelevant. What matters is the recidivism rate. This may just be a difference in morals. I believe the justice system exists to protect society and reintegrate criminals into it, or keep them out if they are not salvageable. I do not believe revenge has a place in the justice system. An eye for an eye makes everyone go blind.