I agree that there is a great deal that is disordered and inconsistent in what we call our “justice” system. I think one reason people’s comments can get so extreme is because the Knoxville killers, and others like them, will someday be released.
I recently re read Starship Troopers for fun. We need to bring back flogging. I am not kidding. No need to have prisons. It is over in 30 minutes and everybody can go back to work. No expense of guards, food, clothing, etc. Very low recidivism. A lot to recommend it.