There is more to justice than institutionalised vengeance

[anton_p_nym]

The Economist contrasts the American and Norwegian prison systems and asks which is really the better one.

-- Steve thinks this is another debate that's been hijacked by humanity's baser instincts.

spotted via andrewducker

Comments

[laplor]

I've just said on Facebook that it seems to me that Norwegians may value freedom very highly. Depriving a criminal of freedom is perhaps enough for them without adding torture.