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Question here: What is the purpose of a sentence this long? I understand that for this type of crime the goal is deterrence rather than rehabilitation, but let
by com2kid 3y ago
Question here: What is the purpose of a sentence this long?
I understand that for this type of crime the goal is deterrence rather than rehabilitation, but let's say we had a habit of locking up corrupt billionaires for 20 years instead of 50. I'd argue that the lost opportunity cost for people that wealthy (or really for anyone) that 20 years is as much a deterrent as 50 years, but at a lower cost to the tax payer.
- jyap 3y agoDon’t forget his Billionaire status came from fraudulent activities (taking other people’s money). This isn’t punishing entrepreneurs.
- throwaway74432 3y ago>20 years is as much a deterrent as 50 years, but at a lower cost to the tax payer. The number of wealthy people getting those kinds of sentences is basically 0, so the cost to the taxpayer is a moot point.
- anigbrowl 3y agobut let's say we had a habit of locking up corrupt billionaires for 20 years
- throwaway74432 3y agoThere's only about 3000 billionaires in the world. Again, cost is a moot point.
- bigyikes 3y agoIt’s a good question that seems to hit the same chord as the death penalty argument. I don’t hold this view, but I think the answer is: the goal is punishment, not deterrence, nor rehabilitation. People want “justice” which, in their view, can only be served via harsh punishment.