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Re:People behave more sadistically when they’re bored by throwawayboise on Wednesday January 12, 2022 @12:55PM (#29910399)
That all depends on whether one views prison as a deterrent, a punishment, or an attempt at reformation.
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Re:People behave more sadistically when they’re bored by WalterBright on Wednesday January 12, 2022 @01:40PM (#29911074)
I view it as simply protecting society from a person who won't behave in society, by isolating him from society.
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