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PMarth2002 posted...

I have mixed feeling on this subject. Ideally, i'd say yes they should be abolished. Unfortunately we don't live in an ideal world.

On one hand, I find the idea of long prison sentences morally repugnant, moreso than execution. Death penalty has its own glaring problems. i'm in favor of letting prisoners facing a life sentence or death choose between them personally, but that's a separate issue. I don't think we should keep non-violent offenders locked up at all.

On the other hand, there's some pretty awful people who are actively a danger to society, and prison is a solution to that problem.

So ultimately I have to say no, but reformation of the prison system should definitely be on the table for discussion.

Agreed. We need to acknowledge that there are some people who just won't accept rehabilitation no matter what. Plus, it's hard to get victims of abuse to go along with some of the changes proposed by prison abolishment advocates.