This course was really interesting mainly due to the class dynamic and the energy the professor brought to the class. Going to class was enjoyable for the most part. Out of all the topics we discussed the one I found most interesting was Chapter 2 on the way criminal offenders where punished. I was shocked to read about the many forms of torture and a method of punishment for what we consider in today’s society low risk offenders or first time offenders. For example, getting your hand chopped off for stealing a piece of bread or fruit. I once worked at a super market and I cannot recall a day where I didn’t see someone try to steal packs of steaks or whole chickens. If those mid-evil forms of punishment still existed today I can’t imagine
