What is the sign of a healthier society?

[MrScorpio]

A society that values vengeance and retribution OVER redemption and forgiveness OR vice versa?

[PassingFair]

1. Depends on the crime.

I prefer banishment.

[jaxx]

2. I vote redemption and forgiveness.

Vengeance takes so long and drags people down so far....it's hard to hate to a level that requires getting even.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Redemption & forgiveness. No doubt--

unless, fo course, the offense was against me. Then I favor hellfire & brimstone.

[bemildred]

4. Well, if the opportunity presents itself, I mean it's right there for the taking,

and nobody will ever know it was you, then nobody could blame you, right? And that is no reflection on society, is it?
:evilgrin:

[Jackpine Radical]

5. You always see things so clearly!

[Fumesucker]

6. That's the beauty of America, we have both..

Redemption and forgiveness for the wealthy and powerful, vengeance and retribution over the poor and powerless.

[LWolf]

7. Other.

The one that focuses its time, energy, and resources on providing a strong support system for all, on equal opportunity, on social and economic justice, on civil liberties, on protecting, rather than punishing, and on valuing empathy, humility, generosity, and compassion rather than competition, power, and celebrity status.