4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain.....
Let me get this out there as soon as possible. Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. Any public form of punishment is an absolute disgrace to the country and the people of the country. I am proud to live somewhere that did away with these barbaric forms of deterrents for crime a long time ago. These countries that keep these forms of punishment are attempting to deter crime but the problem is that the only thing they are really doing is publicly humiliating the person and family by doing such acts. Now, since I have my opinion out of the way. Maybe something like this could actually work. Making an example of someone that commits a crime might actually work, but you may never know how the people of the country may react to this type of deterrence. I think it might be possible to reach the people of our country through making an example of someone. Remember in elementary or middle school when a kid would talk and get yelled at and sent out of class? What would everyone do? Well, I know I didn't talk anymore and maybe, just maybe making an example of a certain someone might work.
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ReplyDeleteit has its advantages and its disadvantages, a person must think of both of them, even if they are committing the crime. it may work, yet some might try to take this up with the government as cruel and unusual punishment, which it is, so it could never happen. if some how this was did happen, crime rates may go down, we will never know
I agree that those are total disgraces to everyone involved!! especially the government who is letting these things happen. And I really liked the way you transitioned from your immediate reaction/opinion to an understanding role. The example you gave is pretty riveting!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you have to say about the punishment and how it is disgraceful. Also i like the emphasis that you put at the beginning of your post.
ReplyDeleteHave you also seen people making examples of others (in school) by using humiliation tactics. This, I think, is totally unacceptable.
ReplyDeleteBe sure and include your name after the title and reference your opinion with Chapman or another authority.