I strongly disagree with your philosophy of deterrence as a method of curtailing crime and especially when you use the example of “in some counties you could lose a hand if caught stealing. I am here to tell you that such a punishment would not take place in America. We no longer live in a barbaric lawless society but in a modern society. We live in a society whereby we are guided by morals and values. It’s a delicate balance that we must follow. There are five general goals of criminal sentencing lets find one that fits the crime and not follow what other uncivilized countries are doing.
