12-12-2018, 11:41 AM
Yes, it probably would be cheaper. No doubt it is beneficial to the offender. It also rankles because in a sense you are paying people off not to commit crime. And if we are providing free education and training do we also provide free housing?
Seriously all these things have an important role; it makes sense to move in this direction. A lot to discuss here.
But we also need a new way to punish criminals that replaces incarceration. Can't flog criminals. Can't fine offenders with no money. Community service? What if they don't want to work and tell you to F--- off??
But many liberals seem opposed to devising new punitive measures. (It will come, and it will involve offenders being required to wear GPS at all times.)
Seriously all these things have an important role; it makes sense to move in this direction. A lot to discuss here.
But we also need a new way to punish criminals that replaces incarceration. Can't flog criminals. Can't fine offenders with no money. Community service? What if they don't want to work and tell you to F--- off??
But many liberals seem opposed to devising new punitive measures. (It will come, and it will involve offenders being required to wear GPS at all times.)