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From my understanding prison does not act as a deterrent because most people do not expect to be caught. They knew they would be in trouble if they were caught but it seemed like the perfect plan to them. They didn’t think of the reward that Wendy offered.
Yes they need to be punished but what we really want is to have them become constructive members of society.
I am afraid that after all those years in prison they will come out more likely to commit crime than less. Who would hire them?
If the purpose of the sentence is to make my life safer, I think it failed.
Sentence them to 9 years of community service. Everyone would win.
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