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He stole millions of dollars and tried to ruin people's reputations to save his ass in court and you think no punishment is necessary?
So he should be free to just do it all again?
I just don't believe in punishment. I think that we could find another solution that actually helps people. we might even help him.
What specifically would stop him from ruining more lives? The man put his ex-girlfriends diary online to stop her from testifying. He's fucking evil.
i didn't know all the details and it certainly sounds like he's done some shitty things, but putting him in prison doesn't stop him from ruining more lives.
Again- what would stop him from doing it all again? You don't have a better solution.
Also, "done some shitty things" is a very big understatement. He literally ruined people's lives. And you think he should be able to get away with that.
What if he'd published your private information online for everyone to see? Still fine?
I'd prefer we find a solution that is more humane than locking him in a cage.
Fine. Come up with one. Because until you do, that's the best solution we have.
It doesn't 100% remove the possibility, but it severely curtails it.