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There are two theories. One is retribution, which essentially holds that punishment of criminals does justice and thus performs a service to society. The other is deterrence, which holds that the...
To serve as an example of what happens to those who transgress lawful conduct... and in recent years to be "re-habilitated."because they have done wrong and if they just get let off the world would...