I agree with neither of your false dichotomy points. The purpose of prison, first and foremost, is to protect society from people who are dangerous. Rehabilita

I agree with neither of your false dichotomy points. The purpose of prison, first and foremost, is to protect society from people who are dangerous. Rehabilitation is secondary to that. Additionally it is important to call out that humane does not mean nice or pleasant. Prison does not need to be cruel. But it should absolutely not be something that people enjoy, because then you create perverse incentives.