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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (15970)	6/29/2002 1:20:51 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) of 21057

Yes, it does. It makes the victim feel avenged. You may not like that, but it's there. I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Deterrence and vengeance. That's it? Just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything. And you're right, I don't like vengeance. I don't understand it, really, because I can't relate to it and I've not yet heard a rationalization of it that I can get my head around. I don't feel any hole in my life because I don't experience vengeance and I don't see why society would want to encourage something that is unnecessary and potentially dangerous. And how do you propose to achieve the deterrent effect w/o punishment? I've already discussed deterrents: the inability to profit from the crime is the biggest one. Right now you can knock over an armored car, hide the loot, take your punishment, get out in ten years, and spend your gains. Cost/benefit on that one might be attractive. 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? Most likely, a life outside of society under control of the system making reparations, perhaps execution.

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