Should certain violent crimes, especially predatory crimes, be a one time and your are out (lifetime) sentence?

I've often thought and strongly believe that certain crimes, and their perpetrators, are unforgivable. That no sentence less than a lifetime sentence with no chance of parole should be given. That is especially true for those crimes that are predatory in nature.

A predator will always be a predator. End of story, and a predator should be jailed and never see the outside of a cell for the remained of their life. That's my strong belief and conviction.

What do you think, and if you care to explain your thoughts, please do so.

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Miram · 31-35, F

We have things backwards. People who grew up in extreme environments are later put behind cages as if their reality was any better.

And those who were equipped with the tools to rise above cruelty and had rather comfortable lives are let go off within months even, to even kill and rape.

Ontheroad · M

@Miram Justice needs to be just, equal and fit the crime. I could care less what your life has been like up to the moment you commit a predatory, heinous crime. You go to jail and you don't get out. Rich, poor, white, black, brown or otherwise - straight to jail and you stay there until you breath your last breath.

Miram · 31-35, F

@Ontheroad

But that's not how it works or what would happen.

And you can't really punish people for crimes they committed if they have to do them to survive. You have to first provide a just economic system. Otherwise it is not justice.

Ontheroad · M

@Miram I know that isn't what happens, what I'm asking is should these predatory, violent, heinous crimes be given harsher, lifetime sentences.

Crimes committed by the desperate are not often predatory, violent and heinous crimes and while they should be punished, I agree they should not be given maximum sentences.

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