Prison and civilization


To conclude, we will remind the two points of view presented. The first one talk about the punishment and negative conditions as a way of revenge on the transgressors. That’s a practice used in countries considered uncivilized. The second one is about have a safe place and free of violence for transgressors, like in Europe and civilized countries. If you don’t have a position yet, it could be good to see some statistical information about penitentiary system and incidence rates in civilized and uncivilized countries. We have to keep in mind that people must be treated humanely if we wish a better society.

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