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Originally Posted by Fire
Have you ever been a victim? I think you would find that many of them could handle this fairly well- and would welcome it......
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Actually, yes, I have been a victim, and while at one point in my life I might have considered such an opportunity, this is no longer the case. The reason? I know it would do nothing but worsen my own situation. I cannot justify taking responsibility for someone's punishment based solely on the fact that I was the victim--especially in cases where punishment is severe. What is wrong with "an eye for an eye" is not merely what you do to others, it is what effect it has upon your self.
The reason why victims should not be given this power is due to the emotional stock they have in the situation. Justice should not be fueled by emotion, it should be based on reason.