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We think of cultures that punish such crimes with torture or maiming as barbaric. But those are humane compared to 36 years in prison.
by hirundo 6y ago
We think of cultures that punish such crimes with torture or maiming as barbaric. But those are humane compared to 36 years in prison.
- kazinator 6y agoThat's an excellent point. $50 is was just the yield from the robbery, because that's all the victim had. If the victim happened to be carrying a suitcase with $150K in it, then it would have been a $150K robbery
- rudiv 6y agoYou're right, since the intent was the same, the effect is irrelevant. After all, most bakeries tend to stock up half a million in their cash registers. And that's not even in the nice neighbourhoods. $150k is about a lifetime of earnings in some parts of the world. This is equivalent to robbing someone of their life's earnings.
- kasperni 6y agoYeah, given the chance. I think very few people would choose 36 years of prison over public caning.