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There is such a thing as rehabilitation. Former criminals can lead decent, productive lives. I think the whole "once a criminal, always a criminal," view is g
by dgabriel 19y ago
There is such a thing as rehabilitation. Former criminals can lead decent, productive lives. I think the whole "once a criminal, always a criminal," view is generally unhelpful to society. There are exceptions, of course. You might want to stay away from serial recidivists.
- astine 19y agoI despise it when people use the term rehabilitation with regards to criminals. They are not generally sick or disabled people. They are individuals who have made choices about their lives and others. True, criminals can reform, but it is up to them to demonstrate that they have done so. We should be seeking out the best and the brightest of the criminal population and rewarding their behavior with cushy white collar jobs.
- jazj 19y ago"True, criminals can reform, but it is up to them to demonstrate that they have done so." And it seems you're in favour of denying them the opportunity to demonstrate this.
- strey 19y agoMissed a 'not' I've talked with a couple parole officers and they say the same thing. The people they deal with really have to decide for themselves to change, it isn't a matter of changing their environment.