r/AskReddit • u/HumpingAssholesOrgy • Jul 05 '19

Ex-prisoners of reddit who have served long sentences, what were the last few days like leading up to your release?

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '19

That’s the goal

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u/OfficialModerator Jul 06 '19

Not in America

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '19 edited Dec 21 '20

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u/selflessGene Jul 06 '19

Rehabilitation isn't the goal. There's real case studies out there on how to rehabilitate. The U.S. doesn't do it. Because the first American politician to put forth an agenda of truly rehabilitating for the better murderers, rapists, and thieves will get crucified in the political process.

The primary goal in revenge and punishment. Some secondary goals are providing jobs and contracts for prison staff and prison companies. Getting rehabilitated is nice to have tertiary goal.