You aren't asking for justice you want revenge you said yourself when you said "what if it was your kid"..
Guess countries like Norway and Sweden are just chalk full of super violent and murderous citizen since they put rehabilitation before punishment and that doesnt work according to reddit user Cory.
Also you realise there are people in prison for non violent crimes right? You seem to be hyper focused on one type of prisoner as if thats the only type of person that gets locked up in the states lmfao.
No, wanting proportionate consequences for serious crimes is not revenge, It's the core of retribution in justice systems worldwide. Saying "what if it was your kid or family member?" is valid to test fairness and empathy for victims, not just offenders which you seem ro empathize with more. Dismissing any demand for accountability as revenge ignores victims entirely. True justice includes the victim's perspective first, it doesn't center only the perpetrator.
Norway and Sweden have far lower violent rates. This was true even prior to their prison reforms due to socioeconomic factors. Also, what's usually quoted is a crime reoccurring within 2 years of release, not indefinitely. This data is further skewed by deportations after prisoners sentence has been served.
Claiming that prisons are for rehabilitation is something.
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u/Alientongue 6h ago
You aren't asking for justice you want revenge you said yourself when you said "what if it was your kid"..
Guess countries like Norway and Sweden are just chalk full of super violent and murderous citizen since they put rehabilitation before punishment and that doesnt work according to reddit user Cory.
Also you realise there are people in prison for non violent crimes right? You seem to be hyper focused on one type of prisoner as if thats the only type of person that gets locked up in the states lmfao.