what are some reason hard labor (for criminals) does not work to benefit society? thanks!
2006-10-02 13:58:30 · 2 answers · asked by dino143637 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The point of incarceration is to either a) reform the criminal or b) to prevent further danger to the general public...
Hard labor can fulfill a- make the criminal behavior not worth the unpleasantness of the punishment. But unlikely- the hard labor would have to be harder than what laws currently allow. Education would be more effective in rehabilitation efforts.
Hard labor doesn't necesarily fulfill b- it's merely something for the criminal to do while being removed from the general public. Hard labor is a practical use of these people who have proven that they shouldn't be allowed with those who can obey the laws.... and that is really the only tangible benefit for society- the work that is done.
2006-10-02 14:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we don't use it!
2015-07-10 08:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋