Yes... BUT, a life sentence, in my eyes, is very closely related to a death sentence, as the prisoner is forever banished from the outside world made for the majority of society. It should not be given to any prisoner, for everyone has the potential to redeem themselves.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution8mos8MO
Phenomenal idea! Let's stop imprisoning murderous scumbags, rapists, and Fentanyl dealers and let them run hog wild in our communities. I'd like these reactionary conservatives, who have the temerity to suggest that those who butcher innocent people should be kept away from hapless people, to tell me what could possibly go wrong with your brilliant plan. I bet you none of them could name one thing – it's that ingenious.
@HushedKingdomConstitution8mos8MO
Let's see what the stats say about that plan. Let's compare recidivism rates between countries that are similar economically and culturally but have stark differences in their policy on crime:
Singapore
• Zero-tolerance on crime
• Death penalty for drug trafficking
• Public caning for vandalism
• Public shaming and fines for littering
• 5yrs prison for rioting
• Recidivism Rate: 20%
Japan
• Has a "second chance" policy on crime
• Suspended sentences and rehabilitation for drug offenders
• Suspended sentences for vandalism
• Confidential records for juvenile criminals
• Recidivism Rate: 60%
@Patriot-#1776Constitution8mos8MO
Both of those nations also happen to be incredibly rich and have well-managed, functioning cities, much unlike the dystopian hellscapes of Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, and others. Coincidence? I think not.
@9W5ZKWL6mos6MO
Instead of the death penalty, why don't we just have them sentenced to life with parole. People are capable of coming back from bad things.
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