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Old 11-14-2005, 05:35 PM
hmkpoker hmkpoker is offline
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Default The purpose of punishment

If someone commits an evil act and is accordingly punished, what should the predominant purpose of his punishment be?

Justice: Giving someone what they deserve. Evil deeds deserve suffering, good deeds deserve reward.

Correction: Helping someone correct their poor behavior. A delinquent is sentenced to a correctional facility where they will help him become a more functional, happier member of society.

Deterrant: Preventing others from committing the same crime. People avoid doing something if they are aware of the unfavorable consequences.


What if one is in conflict with another?
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