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		dpcan on Oct 30, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How I survived a year in ‘the hole’ without losing... "So is prison meant to reform or punish?" I think it's meant to remove.

stemlord on Oct 30, 2022 [–]

Wouldn't the death penalty be a cheaper solution then?

bergenty on Oct 31, 2022 | [–]

Not everyone is removed forever. Also death is irreversible and the justice system does make mistakes.

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