Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should prisons be abolished?
Position‹2 of 3›

No, prisons should not be abolished

This position holds that prisons should not be abolished. It argues that prisons are crucial to protecting the lives of innocent people, that they do work to keep dangerous offenders off the streets, and that the threat of prison deters would-be criminals.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Prisons do work
    Prisons separate criminals from the rest of the population to ensure the safety of innocent people.
  2. Prison is a scare tactic
    Prison is a looming threat that keeps most people from acting out or committing crimes.