I think the latter is better, simply because it can be upgraded to its next step, which is to shift the focus of the jail time from punishment to rehabilitation

I think the latter is better, simply because it can be upgraded to its next step, which is to shift the focus of the jail time from punishment to rehabilitation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehabilitation_%28penology%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehabilitation_%28penology%29 In general I don't think punishments work. I can't imagine one goes back to being a productive, and wholesome person after 100 lashes in public. And other first world leaders seem to think the same. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporal_punishment#International_treaties https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporal_punishment#Internatio...