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Father set on fire by daughters after rape in Pakistan (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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The girls confessed to the act, according to police official Rizwan Tariq. “The girls said that they decided amongst themselves to find a 'permanent solution',” Tariq told AFP

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[–] john89@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Not everyone can be rehabilitated.

Also, the threat of "rehabilitation" isn't enough to deter a significant portion of criminals.

[–] zagaberoo@beehaw.org 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Threats don't prevent crime in general.

[–] john89@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (1 children)

Err... yes they do.

The threat of punishment deters people from committing crimes.

[–] zagaberoo@beehaw.org 1 points 2 hours ago

Not as much as people might wish. Crimes are generally either irrational or desperate, and neither of those states lend themselves to considering what-ifs that may or may not come to pass.

That's not to say punishment isn't a vital part of a society, but the belief that increased punishment implies increased compliance comes from a place of ignorance.