Prison hurts more often than it helps. However, the sad fact of it is, some people simply need to be put away. Some people also need the death penalty. There are plenty of individuals out there who will simply always be a threat/danger to other humans. That being said, prison reform is long overdue.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.