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MannyGoldstein

(34,589 posts) Thu Nov 21, 2013, 09:43 PM Nov 2013

What should the purpose of prison be? [View all]

Some interesting threads and posts regarding the tragic murder of a high-school teacher, allegedly by a 14-year-old boy.

It brings up a basic question: what should be the purpose of prison?

Bonus question: do Americas's prisons serve the purpose(s) you selected?

3 votes, 2 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Punishment
	1 (33%)
	Keep dangerous people from harming society
	1 (33%)
	Rehabilitation
	0 (0%)
	2 and 3 only
	1 (33%)
	2 and 3, and a little of 1
	0 (0%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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