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Originally Posted by livius drusus
I think it depends on the circumstances, but generally speaking I agree. Still, prison and compensation are not mutually exclusive nomatter what the crime.
Not only benefit the community, but also directly compensate the victims and their families. Victims are accustomed to thinking of prison and its attendant violence (rape, beatings, "the hole") as their sole avenue for justice. The most say they get is a victim impact statement at sentencing, which is basically a chance to vent.
Meanwhile, think of all the victims even of the most vicious, monstruous crimes, who turn the horror of their experience into something positive: volunteering, fund-raising, founding charity organizations, lobbying congress, America's Most Wanted, etc. Why not make the people who actually committed the crime give something concrete back?
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Excellent ideas, you should go to law school and run for office. Really just imagine what all could be done....kind of mind blowing.