If you were a state legislator charged with your state's entire budget and monetary resources, which philosophy of punishment would you adopt in your state and why?
Which punishment has the best chance for long-term success and, in the long run, will save your state money? Can you think of programs that your state has that reflect each sentencing purpose?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: The question is designed to get the student to think about the cost of a "lock ‘em up and throw away the key" attitude, as well as the cost of the death penalty is not in the appeals process, but in death-qualification for jury selection, importing a jury from another county in cases of excessive pre-trial publicity, perhaps sequestration of the jury during trial with the attendant lodging and cost for meals, and more pre and trial motions and use of experts than a murder trial where death is not an option.
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