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thenewgreen  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ohio Is Publicly Shaming Another Convicted Idiot : The Two-Way : NPR

I think, much like cutting off a thief's hand, it is supposed to let other would-be "idiots" know that there are consequences to their actions.

I think it's an idiotic punishment that makes the justice system look petty and childlike. I agree completely that community service would be a much better use of the time.