The 'rehabilitation' model (ie - Finland) of criminal justice is simply much better for our society as a whole then the 'revenge' model (ie - USA). The 'rehab' model is cheaper, reduces crime and gives criminals a far greater opportunity to reintegrate and be productive members of society. Taxpayer >>> Tax burden.
Even though the rehabilitation model provides little satisfaction in cases like this, I accept it as a necessary part of a system that values fixing people over punishing people.
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