Would go a long way to make people consider the potential consequences of their actions.
In order to be effective and to reduce recidivism, punishment needs to be 1) swift, 2) certain and 3) commensurate with the crime. The US has failed all three prongs of this test for decades, which goes a long way to explaining the rampant crime and corruption within our society.
Would go a long way to make people consider the potential consequences of their actions.
In order to be effective and to reduce recidivism, punishment needs to be 1) swift, 2) certain and 3) commensurate with the crime. The US has failed all three prongs of this test for decades, which goes a long way to explaining the rampant crime and corruption within our society.