What is a criminal?

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:47:23 +0200

What is a criminal? I suspect that most would consider any person who has broken the law to be a criminal. A friend was once "convicted" of propelling a missile (a cigarette end accurately sent into the gutter!) for which he could have been sent to prison. Ah, is sending one to prison really rehabilitation?

I have known many people who have been convicted of something or other but I have known very few "criminals"! Of the latter group I have never encountered any "criminals" who have been rehabilitated by imprisonment, fines, community service etc, etc.

I suggest that only those who are considered to be a danger to others should be considered "criminal".

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27 July 2008 - Initial Post

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:30:24 +0200

Well - here goes!! I am sitting at my computer at 2.20 a.m. when I should really be in bed. However, I have been putting off starting my blogging journey so I'm sorry if this initial blog is below par.

There are several topics that interest me - and in which I have particularly strong feelings. I am happy to mention some of these topics but will not (at this time, anyway) express my views. However, let it be known that my views on several subjects are usually considered to be controversial!!

Let us start with CRIME and PUNISHMENT! Any takers?

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Gordon Bennett!!!

What is a criminal?

27 July 2008 - Initial Post