20 lashes across a shirtless back....do you think it would be more effective to reduce crime if we used it? if you do, why? what crimes do you think should be whipped? what ages?
2007-09-06 03:18:39 · 12 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
YES!!
and in public...along with hangings...
too many people in prison....thats what i call swift justice...horse whippings
cheaper than housing and "rehabilitating" them.
2007-09-06 03:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by jonnyrotten 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is certainly a deterrent and if you look into it perspectively not cruel either. In countries where it is practised the crime rate is very low, e.g., Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia. Crime increases considerably where punishments are either low or non-existent due to corrupt law enforcement.
2007-09-06 10:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by kamalpasha 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is/was legal in Singapore- remember the kid who got caned ?
What are their recidivism rates ? [repeat offender rates].
And no- it won't fly in the Red,White,and Blue...too much Blue.
Regarding the 'cruel and unusual' crowd- ALL punishment can be considered cruel in some degree, and whipping was a [somewhat] common form of punishment back in the day.
just write the law and get it passed . Right. Never happen.
2007-09-06 11:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most criminals would prefer to get beaten. I know I'd rather have a few minutes or pain rather than days or months in jail. It would definatly help the overpopulation of jails/prisons if it were used for small crimes like drug possesion (not selling or traffiking). May even be appropriate if convicted of assault (eye for an eye). However we live in a 'civilized' society so we only imprison or kill our inmates.
2007-09-06 10:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree, it has to be better than the current system. Maybe it would deter some people from commiting the crime in the first place. It seems to work for other countrys.
2007-09-06 10:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No.
If you are an American, we are protected from Cruel or Unusual punishment.
I would define a flesh ripping whip across the back as Cruel. Certainly we all think this way about it when it comes to slavery. CRUEL.
2007-09-06 10:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I want to see a good stoning....
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2007-09-06 10:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by Cookies Anyone? 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
For crimes? Hell, I think it should be used in schools to help prevent future criminals.
2007-09-06 11:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may be a great deterrent but it's also against the basic principals this country was founded on.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Why not start chopping the hands off petty thieves and the testicles off sex offenders like they do in Iran?
2007-09-06 10:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
Amendment VIII, United States Constitution.
2007-09-06 10:32:40 · answer #10 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋