I’m one of those FReepers who oppose “jailhouse justice,” because I believe the state has an obligation to protect those it incarcerates regardless of their crimes. On the other hand, I probably wouldn’t incarcerate very many people. The violent ones would be thinned out substantially (executed), while many nonviolent criminals, like drug users/abusers, would likely be released. Old Testament “eye for an eye” justice works well.
“...I believe the state has an obligation to protect those it incarcerates regardless of their crimes...”
I agree with you. The calls for other prisoners to mete out “justice” always disturb me.
That’s not what that stuff is about, anyway, prison rapists aren’t doing that for the good of society, it’s very foolish to think that they are.