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I dont think the role of prison is to suck. The idea of justice has three components retribution, deterrence and prevention. As a society it is of paramount im
by tn13 12y ago
I dont think the role of prison is to suck. The idea of justice has three components retribution, deterrence and prevention.
As a society it is of paramount importance how we define these three components and the fact that we adhere to those definitions. If it has to suck, it has to be defined apriori to what extent it sucks.
- akerl_ 12y agoIn the US, the prevailing strategy of prisons for handling all 3 aspects is to make getting caught so shitty and destructive for the person involved that people don't do things that would lead them there. You can, of course, view any number of metrics to identify how well this is "working".
- Crito 12y agoPrison being shitty covers retribution and deterrence. Prevention is provided merely by having strong walls and razor wire. If somebody is locked in a cell, then they will be physically unable to rob the local liquor store. How well or poorly they are treated is irrelevant in that regard.
- tn13 12y agoWhy not let the cops simple shoot the man once convicted ? Isn't that retribution, deterrence and prevention all in one ? People should know a-priori the consequences of their actions. Otherwise it is very likely that there is will be manny shitty prisons and some VIP cool prisons.