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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX
people that argue "put them in jail for life" mustn't have the mental capacity to think past that and take in mind the amount of money it will cost to house inmates eternally.
prison systems are crumbling now because America cannot support them. The cost of an inmate is astounding, but hey lck em all up for life and let god sort em out! Murders get off all the time with just a few years served because PRISONS ARE FULL
PS: does Canada pay for juvenile detention centers from house taxes like here?
When you pay homeowners tax here, it clearly shows you what amount is going to "juvenile detention centers/rehabilitation of minors"
it makes my ass pucker to have to pay money to house criminal kids.
executing them would be cheaper, why dont we just go for that option? 12 year old kills someone, why put him in jail for life? lets just execute and get it over with.
also, arent prisons supposed to "rehabilitate" not put you in prison for life?
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There's lots to address here, but I'll stick to the last sentence due to lack of time.
Yes, prisons are supposed to rehabilitate...those that are capable of BEING rehabilitated. When it comes to non-violent crimes, I have no problem with that at all. Even some violent crimes IF the person CAN be rehabilitated, so be it (I don't have all the answers).
But we as a society are so focused on rehabilitation that we seem to have forgotten that sometimes, people DESERVE to be PUNISHED. They'll still get their rehabilitation, but I don't see putting them away for longer periods as well. A 12 year old knowing he'll get probabation and be out on the street in 3 months may think differently if he won't be free until he's 18. Contrary to popular opinion, there are deterrents out there that be utilized. Not everyone is going to be deterred, but some will be. The same as the death penalty (which I don't believe it btw).
Like CDSmith said, it's illegal in places to punish your kids with a smack on the ass. Yet today, kids are less respectful and more violent than ever. Anyone that says there isn't a connection in there some place is looking at it with rose colored glasses. Sure there are other influences, but I was TAUGHT respect and sometimes it wasn't pretty...but I'm a better person for it.
As far as killers go, I don't give a shit if they CAN be rehabilitated. They took someone else's life, they should lose theirs...for all intents and purposes, by being imprisoned for life. I do have the mental capacity to see beyond the punishment and include the cost btw. That's where home arrest should come into play for non violent criminals.