1. Is the process by which correctional clients are selected discriminatory?

2. What might be done to reduce actual or perceived discrimination?

Michael Santos served a very long sentence for his crime of selling drugs. Some say that long sentences such as this are inherently unjust. Others believe that long sentences are necessary to demonstrate public disapproval of serious criminal acts. Still others think long sentences should be used only when necessary to protect the community.

After viewing the video above, and using information from your text as well as online sources answer the following:

3. Are sentences that lock people up for decades defensible?

4. Why or why not? If you believe they are defensible, under what circumstances should long sentences be imposed and why?

 

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