crime and punishment

(B)

i agree to a large extent that any form of punishment that is effective meted out in maintaining law and order is justified.

law and order in any country is integral to the country's development. enforcing law and order is crucial so that the country's economic development, social and political stability is maintained.

effective punishment that is meted out to deal with offenders of the law is always justified for the very reason previously mentioned. offenders should not be viewed in a light manner. punishment has to be dished out appropriately.

firstly, effective punishment instills in the wrongdoer the element of fear. this enables him to have a mental imprint or reminder not to commit such an offence in the future. this is important, especially if the crime committed is serious in nature. effective punishment ensures that such act is dealt with.

secondly, effective punishment acts a deterrent so that others do not follow suit. they do not dare commit such similar offences for fear of facing an equivalent punishment. people will only be deterred in the presence of effective punishment in the justice system.

of course, effective punishment raises eyebrows about whether the level of severity of punishments is really fair in light of the crime committed. many feel that sometimes authorities implement overly strict measures of punishment for the sole benefit of inflicting pain equivalent to the level of crime committed. others feel that it's an discrete manner of torture.

my personal opinion is that, authorities are responsible for being fair and just in handing down sentences. it is a premature judgement to assume that authorities are mere sadists who only seek to mete out punishments for the sake of witnessing torture.

effective punishment at first glance may seem like an overly strict approach. however, considering how a country's law and order may be in utter chaos without an efficient justice system, effective punishment is simply a measure of governance and law and order. it is part and parcel of any strong and democratic government.

we have to learn to accept the presence of effective punishment in our midst. they're not only beneficial to the law and order of a country, but also ensures that the country thrives in all other aspects. for example, an economy cannot thrive if a country is in anarchy.

hence i strongly feel that effective punishment in maintaining law and order is justified in all circumstances.