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Originally Posted by martyh
That's one way of looking at things ,the other is that if he doesn't turn things around ,which lets face it is highly probable ,then he will be under the impression that leniency is the norm and will not be deterred from any future criminal activity
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I suspect we're going to agree to disagree on this one
Seriously, I can see your point, but I just don't believe putting young kids in an environment with other offenders is doing much for their future prospects. You say a shorter spell is likely to make him think leniency is the norm. I say that by the time he gets out he'll have spent 20% of his life in prison. I wonder how many tricks he'll pick up inside. I really can't see much point in putting him away much longer, as it will only decrease the chances of him turning things around.