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"A group hug". Please, I've heard these distortions from Rush Limbaugh-fans a thousand times.
But he's right: you're approach isn't working. But I can tell you, where I live, in The Netherlands, we have that system the topic starter is talking about: no capital punishment, maximum limits on imprisonment, much better environments for detainees and rehabilitation for convicted criminals. Are some punishment too low? Well, yes they are. Do I prefer more severe punishments in certain cases? Yes, I do. But the fact of the matter is: the crime rate has been going down consistently for 20 years, including the number of murders committed. It seems our system, mainly focused on prevention instead of repression, is working after all.
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