[TheAngryClam]

I think that executions should be public.

I also think that public flogging and the stocks would be useful punishments for lesser crimes rather than time in county jail.

[olorin]

That has nothing to do with the post I replied to. Can you say non sequitir?

[First Amendment]

I think that executions should be public.

Not only public, but sooner than 15-20 years after conviction, after millions of dollars and hundreds of appeals by the ACLU.

I also think that public flogging and the stocks would be useful punishments for lesser crimes rather than time in county jail.

Are we on the same wave length or what? There are so many reasons why this is rational.

1. WAY cheaper.

2. Punishment is over quickly so the perp gets another chance at being an honest citizen right away.

3. No prison "culture" where they learn how to be better criminals, get raped, etc.

4. Wannabes get to see the perp beaing flogged - public pain and shame will be a much better deterrant than jail time.