> My point is imprisoning someone to "send a message" rather than for the effect of the crime is cruel. So you're saying punitive damages (should) violate the

> My point is imprisoning someone to "send a message" rather than for the effect of the crime is cruel. So you're saying punitive damages (should) violate the 8th amendment? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punitive_damages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punitive_damages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_and_unusual_punishment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_and_unusual_punishment