Pros And Cons Of Abolitionism

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The main issue that I think about when it comes to abolitionism, are the dangerous few that may harm society. Even if prisons were abolished and the justice system ended up taking a different turn in how justice is defined, I would be worried about those who could still be a threat to society even after trying to rehabilitate them. Although we should try, but those who are at risk of harming others should not be released into society. Those who are most likely to reoffend and harm others should be placed somewhere where they may be able to be treated and/or under supervision. For example, in a controlled society where those who are an emanate threat of reoffending can be watched and helped. Those who do rehabilitate and do not reoffend should

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