The punishment of death is the easy way out; true justice lies in reforming the criminal.
A punishment should fit the crime, not be a spectacle for public enjoyment.
The purpose of punishment is not revenge, but deterrence and prevention.
The certainty of punishment is more effective than the severity of punishment.
A just society cannot be built on unjust punishments.
Laws should be clear and simple, so that all citizens can understand and obey them.
Criminal laws should be based on reason, not tradition or emotion.
Justice is not served when the punishment exceeds the harm caused by the crime.
Liberty is the natural right of every individual; it should only be limited to prevent harm to others.
Laws should be upheld by the people, not enforced by a tyrannical government.
Prisons should focus on rehabilitation, not just punishment.
Innocent until proven guilty: a foundational principle of justice.
The purpose of punishment is to deter future crimes, not to extract vengeance.
A punishment should be proportional to the harm caused, not to the status or wealth of the criminal.
Justice demands that punishments be consistent and impartial.
The death penalty is a relic of a more barbaric time; it has no place in modern society.
Punishment should be swift and certain, not arbitrary and unpredictable.
The role of punishment is to protect society, not to satisfy the emotions of victims.
Harsh punishments do not solve the root causes of crime; they only perpetuate a cycle of violence.
An enlightened society prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment.
Punishment alone cannot eliminate crime; we must address the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to criminal behavior.
It is better to prevent crimes than to punish them.
Civilized society requires a balance between personal freedom and social order.
The punishment should be designed to educate and reform, not to degrade and dehumanize.
Excessive punishment erodes the trust between citizens and their government.
The goal of punishment is to restore harmony and balance to society.
Laws should be clear and accessible to all, regardless of their social status or educational background.
The punishment should fit both the crime and the individual responsible.
Paying off a debt to society requires more than just serving a prison sentence; it requires true rehabilitation.
Punishment should be responsive, not reactive.
A just society focuses on preventing crime, not just punishing criminals.
The purpose of punishment is not to inspire fear, but to promote understanding and empathy.
A civilized society is measured by how it treats its prisoners.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
The death penalty fails to deter crime; it only perpetuates a culture of violence.
True justice can only be achieved through mercy and compassion.
Punishment without a fair trial is an affront to justice.
Restorative justice offers a more humane and effective approach to dealing with criminal behavior.
A just society does not rely on outdated and ineffective forms of punishment.
We cannot claim to be civilized while we continue to perpetuate violence in the name of justice.
The purpose of punishment is not to inflict harm, but to prevent harm.
Justice is blind; it does not discriminate based on race, gender, or social status.
The punishment should be designed to repair the harm caused by the crime, not to create more harm.
Punishment should be seen as an opportunity for growth and transformation.
A just society does not tolerate cruelty, even in the name of justice.
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