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In reply to the discussion: Not only am I against the dp in all cases, I'm against prisons being hell holes. [View all]Comatose Sphagetti
(836 posts)30. It has been my observation and experience...
That the majority of those who champion harsh punishment are authoritarian, conservative, and christian.
Our penal system is a direct result of biblical 'eye-for-an-eye' bullshit.
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Not only am I against the dp in all cases, I'm against prisons being hell holes. [View all]
cali
Feb 2013
OP
"The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons."--Dostoyevsky
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2013
#20
It is dumb, mean, and very expensive.That last one is why it is so popular. nt
bemildred
Feb 2013
#5
It's still very much about the incarcerated, not just the society that incarcerates.
freedom fighter jh
Feb 2013
#8
Sorry, the dark ages ended several centuries ago. Too bad you missed it, sounds like you'd fit in.
white_wolf
Feb 2013
#23
I'd go with something like the Dutch system, which delivers results like this:
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#19