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>not to mention the ridiculousness of criminal sentences Perhaps if we didn't use incarceration as punishment for non-violent crimes, things would be a bit mor

>not to mention the ridiculousness of criminal sentences Perhaps if we didn't use incarceration as punishment for non-violent crimes, things would be a bit more civilized.

hrabago 14y ago
The issue is proportionality. I agree that Madoff is in jail, even though his crimes are not violent.
- ataggart 14y ago
  Why? He's not a physical danger to anyone. Surely you can think of more creative and productive forms of punishment.