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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many criminals, especially repeat offenders, are psycopaths who are skilled at the art of deception.  Putting them in positions of power/control is a disaster waiting to happen.  They're narcissists with impulse control problems.  Only after extensive evaluation and training should they ever be considered for "Violence Interruptor" programs.

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I'm sure there are some, but where do you get the idea that many are psychopaths?  As opposed to people brought up in shitty conditions that do much better given an opportunity.[/quote]

And l'll add, that statement sounds dangerously close to subtle racism long the lines of "thugs and super predators".  I suggest revisiting the stereotypes that are in your mind and heart.[/quote]

Not the PP but I thought that research had shown that a surprising number of people are in fact sociopaths? Add on the shitty conditions and no doubt you get some shitty choices. If you grow up in less shitty conditions maybe you mask those choices or can get your rewards without overtly violating the law and others. I would have no doubt though that a lot of people who are repeat offenders (regardless of economic level) are sociopathic people who make shitty choices (shitty for others).[/quote]

"many... psychopaths"
"a surprising number... sociopaths"

Look, I'm fine with evaluating people to see if they post a danger to society.  But you're just throwing stuff out there, which is dangerous when you're taking about using that as justification for locking people up longer.  You end up buying people unnecessarily.  And it does have a disparate racial impact.  Check out "13th" on Netflix.[/quote]

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