| Kasz216 said: Either way it all depends on whether you think the main purpose of prison is to punish or to rehibilitate. |
Good point. There is a big difference.
I'd consider prison a punishment rather than rehabilitation.
Rehab is for addicts/junkies; you can get someone off drugs but you can't turn a killer into a saint (in my opinion).
I think 10 years in a dark room by himself with nothing but bread and water will more likely stop someone from ever killing again than teaching them skills and trying to make them a better person ever will.
What I mean is if I had to spend 10 years in solitary confinement then I would be afraid to ever commit another crime in fear I'd have to go through that again...on the other hand getting guitar lessons and interacting others will make prison a somewhat bearable experience and people won't be as afraid to go back since they know prison isn't that terrible. Do you get what i mean?
