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> And I don't want my government prosecuting people and giving them high sentences just to deter other people. Deterrence is the whole point of punishing crime
by Georgelemental 4y ago
> And I don't want my government prosecuting people and giving them high sentences just to deter other people.
Deterrence is the whole point of punishing crime. Every society in human history has done this. It's not "barbaric," what's "barbaric" is allowing criminals to do horrible things to innocent people without any incentive against it.
- lajamerr 4y agoDeterrence for the individual is fine only if it's made with sole intention/consideration of that individual. Additional punishment added on to deter unrelated future parties is not fine. I am not responsible for the future people and their actions.