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Re:Pirate Bay Founder Peter Sunde Released from Prison by Crito on Monday November 10, 2014 @08:25PM (#8587737)
Prison being shitty covers retribution and deterrence. Prevention is provided merely by having strong walls and razor wire.

If somebody is locked in a cell, then they will be physically unable to rob the local liquor store. How well or poorly they are treated is irrelevant in that regard.

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Re:Pirate Bay Founder Peter Sunde Released from Prison by tn13 on Monday November 10, 2014 @10:17PM (#8588117)
Why not let the cops simple shoot the man once convicted ? Isn't that retribution, deterrence and prevention all in one ?

People should know a-priori the consequences of their actions. Otherwise it is very likely that there is will be manny shitty prisons and some VIP cool prisons.

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