LogFAQs > #931839780

15 years is insane. And arguing that going overboard on punishment sends a message to would-be copycats is just wrong, considering that we already know that the most extreme punitive measures -- like the death penalty -- have had little impact on modifying behavior. If they wanted an overly harsh punishment for theft, vandalism, and threatening behavior, 5 years is more than enough. But, as others have noted, the guy sounds like he needs a psych eval first.

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