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Those who are physically or mentally disabled should be cared for.


And I submit that criminals are mentally disabled by definition except in cases where the law broken is a 'bad' law (another argument for another time). Anyone willing to hurt another human being has a screw loose.

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The only way "the system" let this guy down is by not punishing him enough and releasing him.


Not the only way, just the first way.

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The individual is responsible for themselves, their actions and should be held accountable for what they do. It is also the individual who is responsible for their successes in life.


Agreed and agreed

However, while released convicts should be responsible for their own success, the should not be permanently barred from finding gainful employment or housing as they so often are. Once released, they should be allowed to re-integrate into society. If we aren't willing to do that, then we should not release them.


Edited by khanti (05/10/08 06:04 PM)