justice
Penitentiary system
According to you, what is the main purpose of the penitentiary system, i.e. the penal system used for people convicted of crimes?
Vote for all the statements that you agree with.
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| % | Choice | Comments | Score | votes | Maximum score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Cure criminals, deseased members of the society, so that they can eventually reintegrate society. | 1 | 45 | 5 | 45 |
| 44.44 | Punish the criminals. | 1 | 20 | 5 | 45 |
| 22.22 | Act as a deterrent for other potential criminals. | 0 | 10 | 5 | 45 |
Police officer assaults city councillor who was peacefully leaving the council meeting
I am writing this poll in the context of a particular incident of police brutality, in Roseland, Indiana, on September 14th, 2007, i.e. 3 days earlier than the Meyer incident at the U. of Fl. with Senator Kerry.
Foreword
Below, I am trying to give a honest, impartial account of the Roseland incident, but the more I learn about the wider context, the less clear-cut things appear.
| % | Choice | Comments | Votes for | votes | score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92.31 | The police officer abused his power. | 0 | 36 | 39 | 36 |
| 79.49 | Officer Jack Tiller should have his badge removed. | 0 | 31 | 39 | 31 |
| 71.79 | This incident must be publicized. | 0 | 28 | 39 | 28 |
