Just another botched execution...

[vanjast]

Originally Posted by CCIP

Punitive and retributionary justice is a stupid and medieval idea. Justice needs to be protecting and improving society. People are better than this.

Being lenient on criminals, is to give them 'carte blanche' to continue their medieval ways without fear of punishment.

Like it or not Vengence, Fear and Retribution are of the few deterrents in the arsenal.

Sure it won't stop crime as you always have idiots in this world, but it certainly will go a long way to prevent the anarchy that will result from no heed to common law - eg: your criminals