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In Defense of Flogging
Book • 2013
In 'In Defense of Flogging', Peter Moskos argues that the current prison system is broken, inhumane, and ineffective.
He proposes a system where certain classes of convicts are offered a choice between jail and flogging.
Moskos contends that flogging, although cruel, is a quicker, cheaper, and more honest form of punishment compared to the lengthy and often brutal experience of incarceration.
He highlights the flaws in the current prison system, including high costs, recidivism, and the psychological and physical harm inflicted on prisoners.
Moskos's argument is that optional corporal punishment could reduce the prison population, lower recidivism rates, and provide a more humane alternative to the existing system.
He proposes a system where certain classes of convicts are offered a choice between jail and flogging.
Moskos contends that flogging, although cruel, is a quicker, cheaper, and more honest form of punishment compared to the lengthy and often brutal experience of incarceration.
He highlights the flaws in the current prison system, including high costs, recidivism, and the psychological and physical harm inflicted on prisoners.
Moskos's argument is that optional corporal punishment could reduce the prison population, lower recidivism rates, and provide a more humane alternative to the existing system.
