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causefuckuthatswhy · 4108 days ago · link · · parent · post: Can forgiveness play a role in criminal justice?
Victims dictating the punishment of the perpetrator sounds good, but it could easily lead to unintended consequences. Few examples of how things could go south quickly; wealthy or powerful criminals, domestic disputes (especially abusive relationships), statutory rape cases, perpetrators who are family... tons more. There's a reason punishment is dealt out by a third party.