Opinion
ND for restorative justice: call to action
Monday, April 18, 2016
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, punishment for a crime “in addition to defending public order and protecting people’s safety, has a medicinal purpose: As far as possible, it must contribute to the correction of the guilty party.” In 1980, 32 percent of Americans agreed that the primary purpose of prison was to rehabilitate, not punish; by 1993, 61 percent of Americans felt that prison was a place strictly for punishment. This shift in opinion has filled our prisons with repeat offenders, wasted taxpayers’ money, perpetuated racial discrimination, and, above all, harmed our communities. The time to shift the model of our justice system is now.
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The Observer Editorial Board
· Friday, April 15, 2016
Yes, we need campaign finance reform
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
We read Eddie Damstra’s April 7 column, “Corporations, campaigns and the Constitution” that discussed the Citizens United v. FEC case. Damstra said people who disagree with the ruling misunderstand it and free speech. We argue that Damstra does not fully consider the practical effects of the Supreme Court ruling.
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