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To: Lane3 who wrote (15967)6/29/2002 12:52:10 PM
From: Lazarus_Long  Read Replies (1) of 21057
 
We should be looking at deterrence, which is the object, rather than punishment, which is the means, one possible means among many.
And how do you propose to achieve the deterrent effect w/o punishment? They appear to be inextricably linked. And keep in mind that the model has to make economic sense. Enough bribery of criminals might succeed in wiping out crime; however, it's much cheaper to punish them instead. All of society's resources can't be devoted to making the worst of its members behave.

I'm asking if punishment serves any other purpose.
Yes, it does. It makes the victim feel avenged. You may not like that, but it's there.

My model was based on the notion that punishment was not an end in itself and served no purpose that could not be served just as well or better without it.
Give a simple. clear answer to this question: In your model, what are the consequences for the perp of committing two premeditated first-degree murders?
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