Crime and Punishment

My Thoughts:

It is axiomatic that crime is very much a part of our society and is becoming more and more violent and gruesome with each succeeding generation. Crime, its prevention and control, cannot be ignored, nor can it be dealt with, on the basis of emotion or spurious arguments. Crime is the result of undisciplined minds, weak character, low moral values, and a lack of respect for the lives and property of others. No society can long maintain law and order without moral education. Immoral people commit immoral acts. The consequences of a crime must outweigh the pleasure of committing it. The penalty must match the crime. Victim(s) must be compensated. A man's house is his castle. A life is worth a life. Every society must have a standard, or set of rules, by which a person's conduct is to be measured and consequences determined. That standard must be accepted, and supported, by a majority of the people to be effective. Every society has some set of standards for the control of its members, usually based upon some concept of a God and what He expects of them. Those expectations may be codified, verbalized, or built into the traditions of that culture. The kind of God that culture worships will determine the character and moral level of that society. Evil's purpose is to triumph over righteousness. It is not bound by rules, regulations, boundaries, or restrictions, and will triumph unless those who are of strong moral character and convictions stand up against it. When evil triumphs, the results will be judgment and destruction. The Christian society has accepted the Bible as its standard for faith and practice.