91 - Locked to Wardens

[impure_tale]

Explain to me why it is that beatings are not a suitable punishment for Inmates.

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Same filter.

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

The punishment doesn't always fit the means, I guess. It's...I don't know. When a puppy pees in the house, you rub it's nose in it and swat their butt or their muzzle, and yet we're told violence isn't really the answer, that it doesn't set an example. Or, at least, not the right one. It used to be eye for an eye, but I feel like it would only make things worse. That they would feel less human and that's the opposite of what we're going for. We want them to be accepted into society and to behave in an acceptable manner. Beating someone isn't acceptable.

But damn if it isn't hard not to hit them sometimes. They're just so difficult, but where does it really get you? I think I'd feel worse in the long run. I'd be pissed at myself for sinking to the level of response that they often use. We need to re-teach their thinking and reactions, you know?

Wow, I sort of just went off on that one. Sorry, Marquis.

Same filter. He's totally arguing for the sake of argument right now

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I agree. Violence is not acceptable.

If you want to instill a sense of empathy into a person who feels none how else do you do that aside from making them feel how they make their victims feel?

Same filter. -snickersnort-

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

...I see what you're saying. I see a reason and argument to both sides. Which is why, I think, it sucks being us sometimes. Beating is the easier way out. It's harder to break through that shell.