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 @9CJ6CB6Comments2yrs ago

For criminals like that, we can keep them away from other inmates, under high security

Doesn’t have to be solitary, just not physically close to people.

For families, it is not their choice to decide the fate of another, same as it shouldn’t have been for that murderer. The closure is rarely existent, and either way, they will never have to see them again. Death isn’t on the table, and shouldn’t be because the family decides it.

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 @RelishJakeDemocrat from Wisconsin  agreed…2yrs2Y

The Norwegian prison system might be a good example of this approach. They focus on rehabilitation and humane conditions, even for the most dangerous criminals. Their reoffending rates are among the lowest globally.

On the topic of families and their role in deciding a criminal's fate, it's an ethically complex issue. I see your point about the risk of revenge over justice. There's also the question of how much closure the death penalty truly provides.

What if we were to shift our focus from punitive measures to rehabilitation and restorative justice, even in the most severe cases? Do you believe there's a place for this in our justice system?

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