“Prisons as we know them are fundamentally unethical institutions”
Agree
- Creates more criminals than it reforms
- Profit motive corrupts justice
- Punishment doesn't equal rehabilitation
- Disproportionately targets minorities
- Modern torture in disguise
Disagree
- Dangerous people must be separated
- Victims deserve justice and safety
- Deterrence requires consequences
- Some crimes forfeit your freedom
- Alternative systems unproven at scale
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