> if there was "evidence" that not punishing murderers was the "best thing for society" (in terms of rehabilitation, crime rate, etc) would you support that policy? For most people, a society that doesn't punish criminals is simply uncivilized. I tend to agree.
This is a pretty interesting and concise way to frame this, because I definitely would support such a policy.
Punishments carried out by justice systems are a means to an end. It's sad that even today it's considered the most effective tool for general safety and protection of society.
It strikes me as really strange to consider punishments for crimes as a sort of state-sponsored revenge.
This is a pretty interesting and concise way to frame this, because I definitely would support such a policy.
Punishments carried out by justice systems are a means to an end. It's sad that even today it's considered the most effective tool for general safety and protection of society.
It strikes me as really strange to consider punishments for crimes as a sort of state-sponsored revenge.