So the answer is 'no'

OK

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"Tim Streater" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote:

"Cynic" wrote in message
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Because I have a strong feeling that the sort of treatment you would
mete out to the inmates would result in making them angry, bitter,
resentful and far more anti-social than when they went in.

Your strong feeling is wrong.

Have you ever 'actually' talked to a prisoner about a 'harder and more
deterrent' sentence?
Have you 'actually been inside' a prison?

If one were to do that, what sort of response would be forthcoming,
typically, in your experience?

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Tim

"That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines
imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted" -- Bill of Rights 1689