Does the concept of retribution for its own sake belong in our criminal code?
01-21-2017, 09:17 PM
I think that retribution for its own sake should absolutely be a factor when a crime has been committed against an individual, but not when it's been committed against the state.
If you abolish the idea that the authorities will take revenge on your behalf then we will return to vigilantism. It's just human nature.
If you abolish the idea that the authorities will take revenge on your behalf then we will return to vigilantism. It's just human nature.
The public will judge a man by what he lifts, but those close to him will judge him by what he carries.