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Originally posted by Smeagol:
The advert is quite obviously biased and if that is enough to make you change your attitude then I feel your pretty naive(spelling?).
I think "Idealised" is a better word than biased. I think from what was said the advert probably had a good point. You can't just write off a person who has done something wrong. There is always the possibility for redemption and therefore if we take the harsh option we are probably harming society as much as the criminal. I agree it doesn't work as often as I would like, but is there any wonder? Someone (I forget who, sorry whoever you are!) posted a story about a friend who found life impossible with a criminal record. There is a good reason most people reoffend - they have no other option, or they are still suffering from the same mental problems that caused the first offence. Anyway, I think the advert makes a good point - we can't be too quick to throw away what could still be useful.