Q Imposing tougher sentences on crimes is a hallmark of a rational choice perspective. This perspective suggests that a criminal will "rationally" choose not to commit a crime if the punishment is severe enough. Three Strikes enacted in 1994 (modified in 2012) in California embraces this type of deterrence model. View the video below on 3 strikes and discuss. Discussion Prompt Do you agree that as a society we should increase punishment for repeat offenders? Is 3 strikes a good policy? Was the change to the 3 Strikes policy in 2012 a good reform? Are there enough issues with 3 Strikes that would justify overturning the policy as a whole? Is all criminal behavior rational? These questions are only suggested for the discussion you are not required to cover all of them in your response. Provide a discussion post to this prompt AND reply or comment to at least one other post. You must first post a response before seeing other replies.
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