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?

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% Choice Comments Score votes Maximum score
100Cure criminals, deseased members of the society, so that they can eventually reintegrate society.145545
44.44Punish the criminals.120545
22.22Act as a deterrent for other potential criminals.010545
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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
92.31The police officer abused his power.0363936
79.49Officer Jack Tiller should have his badge removed.0313931
71.79This incident must be publicized.0283928
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