I do recognize that people in power will misuse it, but that is true of any sort of punishment or rehabilitation. Back when you could have people committed, ev

I do recognize that people in power will misuse it, but that is true of any sort of punishment or rehabilitation. Back when you could have people committed, even though that was ostensibly for rehabilitation, it could be abused for someone else to benefit. I think we all know that power of any kind, even a child's seemingly limited power over their parents can be abused to falsely claim abuse (I've actually known children who've done this) and imprison their parents or punish them. However, I think the best answer we have so far is checks and balances, not necessarily eliminating the thing itself. This side of heaven, I don't think there's a perfect solution, but I do think we should keep it as our goal to get as close as possible.