• Linda R@nord.pub
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    18 hours ago

    It has the desired effect in the society. I don’t see much reason in spending money for a sentence harsher than what is needed to stop people from committing such crimes.

    • Nouvellalia@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      What nonsense are you basing that on?

      15 months in a nasty, unairconditioned, Texas jail doesn’t stop people smoking weed. It’s certainly not enough of a deterrent.