LogFAQs > #978630503

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.