4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
public flogging and amputation are very barbaric forms of punishment... no where near comparable to those of imprisonment. If you are caught stealing something where amputation is legal you could possibly lose a hand over, lets say, a loaf of bread. Now consider this losing your hand which you have used all your life for simple tasks and need it to successfully live you life but because you were really hungry you now get it chopped off. Instead, somewhere that doesn't believe in this barbaric punishment simply places you in jail to think about what you did and why it wasn't right therefore, teaching you to never do it again. Both do the same task but one way isn't giving someone a handicap for the rest of their life.
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I agree with what you are saying, but when it comes to far bigger crimes, amputation and barbaric forms of punishment may be an easy way out! Many would rather have a hand chopped off than having to go to jail for over 20 years! Just the thought of being stuck under four walls may turn someone crazy! So what would you chose, your hand or 20 years?
ReplyDeleteEasy enough...I chose my right hand since I am lefty hahahahaha. Forget the 20 years man!
I have to agree with you. There has to be another way to deal with punishment besides these harsh choices. Prison is the best option.
ReplyDeleteProofread your writing and use a page reference to back up your opinion to lend credibility to your claim.
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