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Jedi Guy

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19. It's 100% a factor in recidivism rates.

Fri Jan 14, 2022, 04:28 PM

Jan 2022

If I were released from prison after paying my "debt to society" only to find that no one would hire me, no one would trust me, people looked down on me and mocked me for being an "ex-con"... damned right I'd be bitter at society. Not only that, but if I'm not able to find a job that allows me to live by legal means, that leaves me little choice but to earn a living by other means.

Justice in the US isn't about rehabilitation, it's about punishment and vengeance, and it always has been. I'll admit to a visceral emotional reaction of "good" when someone suffers after committing a particularly heinous crime, such as rape and/or murder of children. But if a sentence is imposed and completed, that should be the end of it and all rights should be restored. The debt is paid.

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Man who got the pig heart stabbed another man 7 times in a jealous rage. [View all] MoonRiver Jan 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Jan 2022 #1

Someone telling porkies ? OnDoutside Jan 2022 #2

Someone squealed to the news Hekate Jan 2022 #8

. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2022 #12

Maybe karma will kick in. grumpyduck Jan 2022 #3

Maybe the docs figured he would be the perfect subject for an experimental procedure. tblue37 Jan 2022 #4

Exactly. And he agreed to take the substantial risk of being the first experimental subject. hedda_foil Jan 2022 #5

I agree Hekate Jan 2022 #6

The family is basically arguing for perpetual vengeance beyond justice imposed. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #7

That was my take on it too Victor_c3 Jan 2022 #14

Yeah, I understand where they're coming from and would doubtless feel the same if it were me. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #20

+1 IzzaNuDay Jan 2022 #15

It's 100% a factor in recidivism rates. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #19

I've noticed a whole lot of blood lust here on this site! radicalleft Jan 2022 #24

Makes zero difference obamanut2012 Jan 2022 #9

So the victims brother killed himself with drugs a few years later from grief. JanMichael Jan 2022 #17

Five years sounds like very little time whathehell Jan 2022 #18

Nevertheless, the doctors apparently decided Mariana Jan 2022 #21

Nevertheless, I understand why the family is pissed off whathehell Jan 2022 #23

I don't blame the family of the stabbing victim for being irratated at what they see as in injustice SYFROYH Jan 2022 #10

Maybe he's had a change of heart. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2022 #11

Too good! (n/t) PJMcK Jan 2022 #13

That appears to be the case. MoonRiver Jan 2022 #25

He *needs* to have a good and long life though. We all need it. ck4829 Jan 2022 #16

The family who suffered that loss should love the pig-hearted recipient to death! Backseat Driver Jan 2022 #22