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Re:Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces Aaron's Law [pdf] by ataggart on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @11:57PM (#5065371)
>not to mention the ridiculousness of criminal sentences

Perhaps if we didn't use incarceration as punishment for non-violent crimes, things would be a bit more civilized.

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Re:Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces Aaron's Law [pdf] by hrabago on Wednesday January 16, 2013 @12:19AM (#5065445)
The issue is proportionality. I agree that Madoff is in jail, even though his crimes are not violent.
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Re:Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces Aaron's Law [pdf] by ataggart on Wednesday January 16, 2013 @02:47AM (#5065870)
Why? He's not a physical danger to anyone. Surely you can think of more creative and productive forms of punishment.
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