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I think this alludes to an important difference about US vs. other countries. The US has no social safety net, or a very thin one. A harsher criminal justice sy
by starpilot 7y ago
I think this alludes to an important difference about US vs. other countries. The US has no social safety net, or a very thin one. A harsher criminal justice system makes sense when the consequences are so much greater for the victims of crimes. A family that loses its breadwinner can be on the street in no time.
- kiba 7y agoDoes a harsher criminal justice system actually solve anything?
- starpilot 7y agoIt's a greater deterrent for crimes.
- TheSpiceIsLife 7y agoImposing longer prison sentences won't help support the victims family. If anything it's taking tax dollars away from the welfare system and channelling those funds to the prison system. When a person goes to prison they may also be leaving a family who are now unable to meet their needs. Harsher penalties might mean that person is unable to provide for their family for longer.