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In reply to the discussion: revenge porn site operator cries at his sentencing [View all]kcjohn1
(751 posts)Some are harder than others, but I do have empathy for criminals. Prison is no cakewalk and although most have done horrible things, I can empathize with people losing their freedom. Empathy =/= let them go free. You don't think its waste of human life rotting in prison?
I do not believe repeat rapists should be walking around. This is public safety issue. Nor do I think someone who commits any crime should be sentenced to life sentence because it makes us feel better. I like the Norway model in which its #1) about public safety #2) help the criminal so that they are not repeat offenders and danger to the public.
In this particular, do you think he really presents a public safety risk to put him away from 18 years? That is why the sentence is ridiculous. Only way to justify the 18 years is because people are being punitive.