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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
thanks. I think one of the issues I am struggling with is the use of the justice system not as one of punishment. In some cases, why isn't it? Why is vengeance, punishment not called for when a guy kills 5 people?
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Fair question to ask. I'm not the expert that peter12 would have you believe but i'm guessing that punishment plays a part in the sentencing as does rehabilitation. If this wasn't a NCR case the convicted would probably spend the rest or most of his life behind bars and be labled a dangerous offender.
Another thing to consider is the fact that De Groot has to live with what he has done for the rest of his life. That will be hard for him to bear when medication and treatment helps him come to grips with what he has done. That is a harsh punishment I know I could not bear.
In the end there is a considerable amount of trust that we must have that his medical team is doing the right thing.