Containment, Rehabilitation, Deterrence and Retribution. Though I don't think that deterrence works, and I have to echo lurkette's sentiments on retribution. I think that the number one priority is protecting the general population from criminal activity. If the criminal can be rehabilitated, then so much the better.
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"I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony
"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus
It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.
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