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13. Hardly - it's really a question about the entire purpose of our prison system -

Tue May 7, 2013, 12:29 PM

May 2013

how much do we want to punish crime, and how much do we want to deter it?

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Here's a problem to chew over: [View all] hedgehog May 2013 OP

K&R for some pondering time (this one's a toughie)... nt Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #1

That's a boat load of assumption there zipplewrath May 2013 #2

What is the role of punishment zipplewrath May 2013 #14

Actually, not so many assumptions. LiberalAndProud May 2013 #8

What the driver knew and when zipplewrath May 2013 #15

I would make that same assumption. Why else the lies? LiberalAndProud May 2013 #17

At least we agree it's an assumption (n/t) zipplewrath May 2013 #19

I don't think it's so much if he should pay for it, but... TreasonousBastard May 2013 #3

Nothing. LuvNewcastle May 2013 #4

The ability to provide a fair trial is an excellent point. hedgehog May 2013 #7

That's kind of my thoughts Aerows May 2013 #9

The guy has probably struggled with this for 45 years Aerows May 2013 #6

In theory, he owes a debt to society Renew Deal May 2013 #10

Sounds like you'd erect a statue in his honor. nt Dreamer Tatum May 2013 #12

Interesting proposal! hedgehog May 2013 #18