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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Morrison, Colorado
Posts: 634
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What is/are the function(s) of incarceration in our society?
1. Rehabilitation
2. Punishment for one's crimes
3. Protection of law abiding citizens from violent or repeat offenders
4. Deterrent to others
I suppose it depends on the crime and the individual that committed the crime. In this instance I figure rehabilitation and deterrent are non-factors. So, I'm focused on # 3 & 4.
What is the cost to society to keep him locked up versus the risk that once free he will do this again? As a tax payer I'd rather see my taxes go to incarceration of violent criminals than some other gov't expenditures we fund.
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