> With no notion of free will, how do we distinguish between manslaughter and murder? I'd argue that the distinction is not indicative of a phenomenon that exi

> With no notion of free will, how do we distinguish between manslaughter and murder? I'd argue that the distinction is not indicative of a phenomenon that exists. I think a much better model would be predictive and preventive rather than punitive--the level assignment to rehabilitation should be based on the probability and severity of recidivism, rather than the level of punishment being based on the severity of the crime.