S ome people seem to get away with their crimes .. and some do now and then ... but those who do not get away pay the price in many ways. It starts with being arrested and transported to jail. Now Their problems really begin with the loss of their job, financial problems begin, losing their boyfriend or girlfriend, spouse, children and any respect that others may have had for them at one time after being incarcerated for a long-period of time.
They are subjected to new rules and regulations and lose certain freedoms they once had, they are subjected to assault or lockdowns, loss of privileges, limited rights, and are limited in moving around and sometimes even bed space. Going to jail is also very dangerous. There are no guarantees that a prisoner will be safe during their stay. It is a shame that all criminals are not caught and subjected to the punishment, penalties that a court of law may give them for the crimes they committed.
If a person does the crime, they need to do the time. Is it worth the risk of losing everything?
Our laws should never slack from giving the guilty exactly what they deserve ... depending on the crime committed, and if the crime is murder, it means death by lethal injection, Gas, electric chair, firing squad, hanging ... so be it, that is the law of the land. What choice did the victim(s) murdered have?
Jim Heitmeyer
punishment
