Punishments in the past, such as corporal punishment or public executions, were often harsher and aimed at deterrence through fear. Today in the US, the justice system has shifted towards rehabilitation and restorative justice, emphasizing mental health support and reintegration into society. While some states still impose severe penalties, including the death penalty, there is a growing movement towards reducing incarceration rates and exploring alternatives to traditional punishment. Overall, contemporary approaches tend to prioritize human rights and the potential for reform over punitive measures.
taints
The people of today have realized that past punishments are too harsh and cause undue pain and suffering.
"My sister."
egrfaaturd
The Roman Empire is bigger than Italy today
thaey werent as advanced as us
taints
Kdjd
The people of today have realized that past punishments are too harsh and cause undue pain and suffering.
Us
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments."
If you are in England then you burned at the stake. If in the US then you where hanged.
Dante's 'Inferno', probably.
Let Us Compare Mythologies was created in 1956.
Some that are used today are similar however most of their punishments were focused around their society e.g. the amphitheatre.
Within their secular communities they DO have their own system of daling with transgressions, HOWEVER - in the US, they are still subject to all criminal and civil laws of the state in which they live.
it has almost doubled!