(February 20, 2020 at 11:44 am)tackattack Wrote: My opinion, I don't think justice can really exist without mercy. You may think they're mutually exclusive, but are they? Have you ever loved and hated someone? Maybe the differences are more subtle or the definitions are muddled here, but I don't think justice and mercy, on general principle, are mutually exclusive.
Joe is on trial for a particularly brutal mugging, the sentence for which is three years in prison. This sentence was suggested via a public opinion poll and enacted by duly elected legislators.
Joe is found guilty. He shows no remorse during his sentencing, and can’t promise not to carry out a similar attack in the future. Instead of imposing the sentence permitted by law, the judge orders Joe to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $1000 fine.
Has the judge been just or merciful?
Boru
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