No, we put people in cells because they represent a threat to the general public. Of course, it doesn't always play out that way in reality, but their are a lim

No, we put people in cells because they represent a threat to the general public. Of course, it doesn't always play out that way in reality, but their are a limited number of options re punishment as well. Society has a right to protect itself. If your decisions put my life, as well as thousands of others, in danger unnecessarily then you represent a significant risk.