Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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lean towards the formers. As you know,
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society. So what should the
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do? Imprison all the criminals? That's
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a good solution, but how about the looter
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The prison sentence is too heavy
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them. By the way, my opinion is inclined about the choice that
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to the crime and the looter. On the one hand , a longer prison sentence is a hard punishment it has failed to decrease various criminal activities in society.
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type of fearless punishment makes culprits attempt more illegal actions. Because they know if they get
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there, they will have a good living during their imprisonment.
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the other side, some
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will gather together to escape and do illegal things again. So, what punishment is reasonable for the criminal? I think that the
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should have a really heavy penalty like
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poisonous drugs,
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them feel like the victims they do,... Strict implementation of these kinds of actions could make a person think twice prior to taking a wrong decision
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, about the looter, we should have a soft penalty for them like: pay double fines, short term imprisonment,.. that scare the looters To conclude, it is acceptable to find different ways while
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the culprit rather than relying on a single one like imprisonment. Because it can ensure a crime-free and peaceful life in society.
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