And thinking about much better alternatives - I know this will seem wacky and ethically dubious, but hear me out: How about corporal punishment? That seems to m

And thinking about much better alternatives - I know this will seem wacky and ethically dubious, but hear me out: How about corporal punishment? That seems to me it would be a REALLY strong deterrent. It would also be very quick, then you're back to normal, hopefully the wiser for wear. I don't know what form it would take, but suppose it was lashings. I've heard that's pretty painful. Let's say for some crime you get two lashes or whatever, but then that's it - you're out. I know I'd prefer that to almost any amount of jail time - but paradoxically it might also be a better deterrent. And for those repeat offenders that aren't deterred, you can always fall back on jail time. Not sure what to do about the masochists though.... Um, withhold the lashing?